Community Engagement & Activities Specialist

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

FSAs

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) is seeking a full-time facilitator to lead groups daily, focusing on motivation, behavior within the facility and community relations. You will work with clients on positive reinforcement and offer programs for independent living preparation.

The role includes organizing recreational activities such as offsite trips and card/game tournaments, with additional duties as assigned. Strong communication and judgment are essential, CPR training preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required; Bachelor's Degree in Arts preferred.
• Experience working with MICA clients in both individual and group modalities preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to use independent judgment.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.
• Basic computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate multiple groups each day aimed at improving client motivation, client behavior in and outside the facility, and community relations and behavior in the neighborhood.
• Work with clients on positive reinforcement-based initiative.
• Offer groups related to preparation for independent living.
• Recreational opportunities such as offsite trips and card/game tournaments.
• Related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent judgment

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) is seeking a full-time facilitator to lead groups daily, focusing on motivation, behavior within the facility and community relations. You will work with clients on positive reinforcement and offer programs for independent living preparation.

The role includes organizing recreational activities such as offsite trips and card/game tournaments, with additional duties as assigned. Strong communication and judgment are essential, CPR training preferred.