Community Recreation & Life-Skills Specialist

Vocational Instruction Project; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

VIP Community Services is seeking a Recreational Specialist to conduct organized recreation activities for clients across public, private, or volunteer settings. You will plan arts and crafts, sports, games, music, and hobbies tailored to individual needs.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to design Life Skills groups, escort clients on trips, report participation, coordinate field trips, and manage donations and equipment. Salary listed: $40,000 per year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with psychiatrically disabled or addicted individuals preferred (1+ year).
• Experience providing recreation to the target population is highly important.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings.
• Proficiency with case management databases and MS Office.
• Associates degree or equivalent training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Life Skills groups (budgeting, meal planning, ADLs, shopping, exercise, arts & crafts).
• Plan and promote recreational activities for clients in groups and trips.
• Escort clients to trips and outings; coordinate field trips.
• Inform social services staff about participation in activities.
• Develop external links with community recreational programs.
• Manage donations of books and clothing for clients.
• Maintain documentation of all activities and inventory of equipment.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or equivalent training (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management databases

Job description

VIP Community Services is seeking a Recreational Specialist to conduct organized recreation activities for clients across public, private, or volunteer settings. You will plan arts and crafts, sports, games, music, and hobbies tailored to individual needs.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to design Life Skills groups, escort clients on trips, report participation, coordinate field trips, and manage donations and equipment. Salary listed: $40,000 per year.