Direct Support Professional/Recreational Counselor LLEP

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service (inc) is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Recreational Counselor for the Lifelong Enrichment Program at 691 Fulton Street, Brooklyn. You will work with adults aged 18 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities in social and recreational activities, both on-site and in the community.

This full-time role (35 hours weekly, day shift) reports to the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Experience in the IDD field is a plus.
• Experience with creating recreational activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly with participants and staff.
• Willingness to supervise field trips.
• Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background check.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants in social, health/wellness, recreational activities onsite and in the community.
• Provide computer assisted learning and communication.
• Set up and clean refreshments and materials.
• Complete required documentation to meet audit standards from DOHMH.
• Assist with locating resources, programs, and services for individuals.
• Create a monthly schedule of activities and weekly sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Activity planning

Field work

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Direct Support Professional/Recreational Counselor LLEP

Position: Recreational Counselor/Direct Support Professional

Report to: Program Director

Location: 691 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY

Hours: Full Time – 35 hours per week; Day shift M-F

Salary Range : $36,400 to $36,400.00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

A recreation counselor in our Lifelong Enrichment Program engages individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, ages 18 and older, in social and recreational activities/groups. They research resources, programs, and other services for individuals. They are responsible to complete and/or maintain required documentation to meet audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants in social, health/wellness, recreational, exploratory discussion and other activities/groups based on their interests onsite and community based.
• Provide computer assisted learning and communication.
• Obtain setting-up and cleaning-up refreshments and materials.
• Complete required documentation to meet audit standards from DOHMH.
• Assist with the location of resources, programs, and other services for individuals.
• Create a monthly schedule of activities.
• Create and implement artistic ideas for weekly sessions
• Additional task maybe assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus
• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus
• Must have good interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve
• Experience with developing and creating innovative recreation and other activities
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to do field work, escorting individuals on trips, as needed.
• Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background check

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities