Lifelong Enrichment Recreational Counselor (IDD) - FT

Brooklyn Community Services (Inc); New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services (Inc) seeks a Recreation Counselor Direct Support Professional to join the Lifelong Enrichment Program at DOHMH 70200. This full-time role (35 hours/week, day shift) is based at 691 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY.

You will engage adults with IDD in social and recreational activities, assist with computer-assisted learning and communication, and complete required documentation to meet audit standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Previous experience or knowledge in the IDD field is a plus.
• Work or life experience with intellectual developmental disabilities is a plus.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants in social healthwellness recreational exploratory discussion and other activitiesgroups 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree

Job description

Brooklyn Community Services (Inc) seeks a Recreation Counselor Direct Support Professional to join the Lifelong Enrichment Program at DOHMH 70200. This full-time role (35 hours/week, day shift) is based at 691 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY.

You will engage adults with IDD in social and recreational activities, assist with computer-assisted learning and communication, and complete required documentation to meet audit standards.