Childcare & Recreation Specialist: Inspire Programs & Growth

Voa Gny; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off including Birthday

Job summary

VOA Greater New York seeks a Childcare and Recreation Specialist to help develop and run childcare and recreation activities for clients in a domestic violence program. You will support classroom operations, plan events, and coordinate with Case Managers to enrich sessions.

The role emphasizes program development, documentation, and post-event reporting, with a focus on creating a nurturing, educational environment for clients and their children.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, publicize, implement, and facilitate support groups, recreational activities, special events and holiday programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing new programs to enhance clients' motivation through socialization and leisure skills.
• Coordinate programs with Case Managers to support enrichment sessions.
• Develop contacts for off-site activities.
• Assist in preparing and submitting written and statistical reports.
• Create an instructional environment that fosters learning and growth.
• Assist in classroom activities daily and evaluate student progress.
• Provide aftercare to clients in the program.

Skills

Childcare experience

Recreation program planning

Group facilitation

Documentation

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Job description

VOA Greater New York seeks a Childcare and Recreation Specialist to help develop and run childcare and recreation activities for clients in a domestic violence program. You will support classroom operations, plan events, and coordinate with Case Managers to enrich sessions.

The role emphasizes program development, documentation, and post-event reporting, with a focus on creating a nurturing, educational environment for clients and their children.