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The Recreation and Life Skills Specialist will be responsible for creating and implementing individual and group recreation and skill development experiences for youth placed in our care. This role requires a strong understanding of the needs of at-risk youth and the ability to provide guidance, training, and consultation to staff in the development and provision of educational workshops, recreational programming, and skill-building activities.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement recreation and life skills programs that promote independent living skills and meet the needs of at-risk youth.
- Provide guidance, training, and consultation to staff on the development and provision of educational workshops, recreational programming, and skill-building activities.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure a comprehensive approach to youth development.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
- Stay up-to-date on best practices in recreation and life skills programming and incorporate new ideas and approaches into program development.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Minimum one year of experience working with at-risk youth, leading recreation and/or afterschool programs that promote independent living skills.
- Knowledge and experience utilizing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) group facilitation and/or curriculum development.
- Bi-lingual in Spanish, preferred.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to ensure robust programming is carried out seven days a week.
The Children's Village is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
