S:US is seeking a Recreation Coordinator for our families with children shelter in the Bronx.
This position is located at E. 178 Street Bronx, NY 10457
The Recreational Coordinator is responsible for providing a comprehensive recreational program for the shelter residents. The task includes developing and implementing a monthly recreation calendar with culturally appropriate activities for the people we serve. It is important to use good judgement to guarantee the safety of the people we serve and the building. The ideal candidate will be a person of character with humility, integrity and who can communicate skillfully with empathy and honesty.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan trips, recreational and cultural activities appropriate to adult and children’s interest and developmental levels, prepare monthly schedule, conduct recreational activity groups.
- Supervise the after school and summer program, provide respite care when necessary.
- Maintain recreational space with age-appropriate toys, arts, and crafts
- Accompany children and parents to events when necessary.
- Provide guidance and information to clients around the daily activity schedule, Program Policies and Procedures
- Responsible for cleaning program areas after usage.
- Participate in ongoing individual supervision, team meetings, and training as appropriate.
- A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours may be required. Additional shifts required as needed.
- Assist in escorting residents to services and activities outside of the facility, such as clinics, income maintenance centers and housing referral.
- Planning, implementing and/or researching self-care and other social activities for residents Meet with case managers on regular basis to assist in assigned tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership, Program Director, Director of Social Services, or immediate supervisor.
- Attending job-related training and agency meetings, as necessary.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Human Services or High Diploma or GED with 3+ years’ social service experience
- Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti -oppressive lens into your work with the people we serve.
- Use neutral and non- judgmental language when responding to the needs and requests of the residents.
- Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed.
- Ability to maintain professional maturity during crisis.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homelessness, substance misuse and harm reduction, working with the disenfranchised communities including whom identify LGBQT, HIV/AIDs affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Effective written and oral communication skill
- Proficiency with computer-based programs, typing skills.
- Must be able to lift to 15 lbs.
- Basic First Aid and CPR for adults and children
- Naloxone certification
- Bi-lingual communication preferred.
Company Overview
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [email protected].
ID2026-18925Skills Required
- Associate degree in Human Services, or high school diploma/GED with at least three years of social service experience
- Trauma-informed, client-centered, and anti-oppressive approach
- Ability to use neutral, nonjudgmental language with residents
- Flexible schedule, including possible evenings, weekends, and additional shifts
- Professional maturity during crises
- Sensitivity to and experience or knowledge of homelessness, substance misuse, harm reduction, LGBTQ+ communities, HIV/AIDS-affected individuals, older adults, and people with mental health or developmental disabilities
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with computer-based programs and typing skills
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
- Basic First Aid and CPR certification for adults and children
- Naloxone certification
- Bilingual communication skills
What We Do
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is a New York nonprofit human-services organization serving people with disabilities, people in poverty, and people facing homelessness. It creates pathways to rich and productive lives through housing, employment, skills-building, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery services. S:US works with tens of thousands of individuals and their families across New York City and Long Island each year.
