Recreation Aide - Camba Gardens II- HRA

CAMBA; Brooklyn (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

An affordable housing development organization in Brooklyn seeks a Recreation Aide responsible for planning and leading activities that promote enjoyment for participants. The ideal candidate will create an inclusive environment, maintain professional relationships, and ensure proper usage of recreational facilities. Responsibilities also include marketing the program and documenting client progress. This role is essential in fostering both physical and emotional well-being among clients, particularly those with housing instability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead recreational activities for participants.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and staff.
• Prepare marketing materials and document client progress.
• Organize and co-facilitate group community activities.
• Assist with the design and production of aesthetic visuals for public spaces reflecting cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes.
• Communicate effectively with clients, CAMBA staff, community members and funders.
• Track and keep records of equipment and supplies used.
• Ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are used properly.
• Monitor clients' progress during recreational activities and document via email, forms, etc.
• Market the program in order to recruit clients.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Prepare marketing materials for the program, such as flyers.
• Create and maintain files for calendar, group/event attendance, and required reports.
• Input client data and client progress information into automated database.

Job description

Overview

Program Overview CAMBA GARDENS Phase II is a 293 unit supportive/affordable housing development located in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. 182 of these units are set aside for formerly homeless individuals and families. 108 units are for Population A individuals, chronically homeless single adults who suffer from Serious and Persistent Mental Illness or who have a co-occurring Mental Illness and Chemical Addiction (MICA). 15 units are for Population H individuals, chronically homeless single adults who have a substance abuse disorder that is the barrier to independent living and who also have a disabling clinical condition. 24 units are for Population II chronically homeless families, in which the head of household suffers from a substance abuse disorder, a disabling medical condition or HIV/AIDS.

Position Overview The Recreation Aide will be responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating activities to ensure the utmost enjoyment for participants. The Recreation Aide’s goal is to create a positive and inclusive environment that fosters both physical and emotional well-being.

• Maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, vendors/consultants, property management and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
• Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
• Assist with the teaching of physical education, arts and crafts, performing arts, music, sports, ADL or other recreational activities.
• Help plan, coordinate and facilitate social and/or peer support events for clients, including off-site trips.
• Organize, and co-facilitate group community activities
• Assist with the design and production of aesthetic visuals for public spaces of the shelter which reflect cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes.
• At least 3 on a daily basis

• Communicate effectively with clients, CAMBA staff, community members and with funders.
• Track and keep records of equipment and supplies used.
• Ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are used properly.
• Monitor clients' progress during recreational activities and document via email, forms, etc.
• Market the program in order to recruit clients.

• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Prepare marketing materials for the program, such as flyers.
• Create and maintain files for calendar, group/event attendance, and required reports.
• Input client data and client progress information into automated database.

Notes: The description does not include clearly defined qualifications for the role.