Camba Gardens II- HRA - Recreation Aide

CAMBA INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMBA INC in Brooklyn, NY is seeking an Experienced Recreation Aide to plan and lead activities that promote physical and emotional well-being for residents.

You will maintain professional relationships, ensure HIPPA compliance, and assist with teaching a range of recreational activities while supporting a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Experience developing and coordinating recreational activities for clients.
• Ability to work in a non-profit setting serving populations with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, vendors/consultants, property management and compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Assist with teaching physical education, arts and crafts, performing arts, music, sports, ADL or other recreational activities.
• Help plan, coordinate and facilitate social and/or peer support events for clients, including off-site trips.
• Organize and co-facilitate group community activities and design public-space visuals reflecting program themes.
• Monitor progress, document results via email and forms, and prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Brooklyn, NY 11203

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: General Academics

Salary Range: $42,436.00 - $42,436.00 Salary/year

Program Overview

CAMBA GARDENS Phase II is a 293 unit supportive/affordable housing development located in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. 182 of these units are set aside for formerly homeless individuals and families. 108 units are for Population A individuals, chronically homeless single adults who suffer from Serious and Persistent Mental Illness or who have a co-occurring Mental Illness and Chemical Addiction (MICA). 15 units are for Population H individuals, chronically homeless single adults who have a substance abuse disorder that is the barrier to independent living and who also have a disabling clinical condition. 24 units are for Population II chronically homeless families, in which the head of household suffers from a substance abuse disorder, a disabling medical condition or HIV/AIDS.

Position Overview

The Recreation Aide will be responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating activities to ensure the utmost enjoyment for participants. The Recreation Aides’ goal is to create a positive and inclusive environment that fosters both physical and emotional well-being.

• Maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, vendors/consultants, property management and compliance with HIPPA regulations.


• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.


• Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.


• Assist with the teaching of physical education, arts and crafts, performing arts, music, sports, ADL or other recreational activities.


• Help plan, coordinate and facilitate social and/or peer support events for clients, including offs-site trips.


• Organize, and co-facilitate group community activities


• Assist with the design and production of aesthetic visuals for public spaces of the shelter which reflect cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes.


• At least 3 on a daily basis


• Communicate effectively with clients, CAMBA staff, community members and with funders.


• Track and keep records of equipment and supplies used.


• Ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are used properly.


• Monitor clients' progress during recreational activities and document via email, forms, etc.


• Market the program in order to recruit clients.


• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.


• Prepare marketing materials for the program, such as flyers.


• Create and maintain files for calendar, group/event attendance, and required reports.


• Input client data and client progress information into automated database.

Qualifications—Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required

High school diploma or G.E.D. and/or equivalent experience.

Minimum Experiences and Skills Required

Experience developing and coordinating recreational activities that reinforce a client’s desire to lead a clean/sober/independent life with a non-profit or other organization that services special needs or related populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be fingerprinted and obtain Criminal History Checks” (CHC) with Justice Center for the Protection of Vulnerable People with Special Needs.


• Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.


• As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases of abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.