Direct Support Professional/Recreational Counselor LLEP

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services seeks a Recreational Counselor/Direct Support Professional for the Lifelong Enrichment Program under DOHMH at 691 Fulton Street, Brooklyn. The role is full-time, 35 hours weekly, day shift Mon–Fri, with a salary of $36,400.

You will engage adults with IDD in social and recreational activities, research resources, and maintain required documentation for audits. Applicants should have a High School Diploma (Associates preferred) and strong interpersonal/communication

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associates degree preferred.
• 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 and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants in social, health/wellness, recreational, exploratory discussion and other activities/groups 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 implement weekly sessions.
• Develop and implement artistic ideas for weekly sessions.
• Other tasks may be assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Innovation in recreation

Field work

Background check

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree

Job description

Position:

Recreational Counselor/Direct Support Professional

Department:

Lifelong Enrichment Program- DOHMH - 70200

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

• High School Diploma required; Associates degree preferred
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities