Childcare & Recreation Specialist

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York is seeking a Childcare and Recreation Specialist to assist in developing and implementing childcare and recreation activities for residents in Victory I. You will help coordinate groups, plan events, and support classroom operations to promote engagement and growth.

Responsibilities include developing new programs, collaborating with Case Managers, preparing reports, and providing aftercare to clients.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 1 year of relevant experience or a high school diploma with 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience with domestic violence preferred.
• Ability to plan and coordinate activities for diverse client populations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, publicize, implement, and facilitate support groups, recreational activities, special events and holiday programs. Update and post printed materials and encourage client participation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new programs aimed at enhancing clients motivation through socialization and the development of leisure time skills.
• Coordinate programs with Case Managers to facilitate success of enrichment sessions.
• Develop contacts with various sources for off-site activities.
• Assist in preparing and submitting written and statistical reports.
• Assist in creating an instructional environment that fosters learning and growth.
• Assist in classroom activities on a daily basis.
• Help to evaluate the student progress on an ongoing basis, maintaining necessary records.
• Provide aftercare to clients in the program.

Skills

Group facilitation

Program coordination

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

High school diploma or GED + 2 years experience

Job description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Childcare and Recreation Specialist

The Childcare and Recreation Specialist is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of childcare and recreation activities, classroom operations and programming appropriate for the client population.

Victory I is a facility that provides comprehensive services and safe, anonymous housing for individuals and their children experiencing domestic violence. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/dv

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree and one year of relevant experience with a similar population or high school diploma or GED with at least two years relevant experience.

Candidates With Related Experience With Domestic Violence Preferred.

Childcare and Recreation Specialist Principal Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, publicize, implement, and facilitate support groups, recreational activities, special events and holiday programs. Update and post printed materials and encourage client participation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new programs aimed at enhancing clients motivation through socialization and the development of leisure time skills.
• Coordinate programs with Case Managers to facilitate success of enrichment sessions.
• Develop contacts with various sources for off-site activities.
• Assist in preparing and submitting written and statistical reports.
• Assist in creating an instructional environment that fosters learning and growth.
• Assist in classroom activities on a daily basis.
• Help to evaluate the student progress on an ongoing basis, maintaining necessary records.
• Provide aftercare to clients in the program.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.