Full-Time Recreational Counselor & Direct Support

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

Job summary

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service, Inc seeks a Direct Support Professional/Recreational Counselor for its Lifelong Enrichment Program in Brooklyn. This full-time role engages adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in social and recreational activities, and requires documentation to meet audit standards.

You will work Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, located at 691 Fulton Street.

Qualifications

• Experience in the I/DD field is a plus.
• Ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience creating engaging recreational activities.
• Comfort with doing field work and escorting individuals.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants in social, health/wellness, recreational, exploratory activities and groups onsite and in the community.
• Provide computer assisted learning and communication.
• Obtain setting-up and cleaning-up refreshments and materials.
• Complete required documentation to meet audit standards.
• Assist with locating resources, programs, and services for individuals.
• Create a monthly schedule of activities.
• Create and implement artistic ideas for weekly sessions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

I/DD knowledge

Field work

Job description

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service, Inc seeks a Direct Support Professional/Recreational Counselor for its Lifelong Enrichment Program in Brooklyn. This full-time role engages adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in social and recreational activities, and requires documentation to meet audit standards.

You will work Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, located at 691 Fulton Street.