Recreation Aide, Flagstone Family Center

CAMBA Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming lives in New York City. As a Recreation Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting clients through engaging activities and community events. This position offers a chance to work closely with diverse populations, helping to foster a sense of belonging and empowerment. You'll assist in planning recreational programs, monitor client progress, and ensure a supportive environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and community impact, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. Embrace the opportunity to inspire and uplift others in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Must maintain clearances throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in teaching physical education and recreational activities.
• Plan and facilitate social events for clients.
• Monitor clients' progress and document information.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Recreational Activity Planning

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Automated Database

Job description

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop-in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into permanent and/or supported housing.

CAMBA’s Flagstone Family Center provides comprehensive case management services to 160 families who are in a Tier II transitional residence program for homeless families. The facility consists of eight (8) four (4) story walk-up apartment buildings on the east and west sides of the street. There will be two main entrances: one for the east side of the street and one for the west. Each building contains 20 apartments of varying sizes, each fully self-contained.

Position: Recreation Aide

Reports To: Supervisor I (Recreation)

Location: 196 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

What The Recreation Aide Does:

• 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.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with clients, CAMBA staff, and 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 toward their goals (dates achieved) and document via progress notes.
• Market the program in order to recruit clients.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• May conduct initial and ongoing assessments of clients’ situations and needs.
• May prepare marketing materials for the program.
• May create and maintain client files.
• May input client data and client progress information into automated database.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and/or equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

• Must obtain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance, The Register of Substantiated Category One Cases of Abuse or Neglect aka Staff Exclusion List (SEL) clearance and Criminal history information checks via fingerprinting with New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services prior to start of employment.
• Ability to maintain clearances throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation: $18.50 hourly
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

Help New Yorkers in need transform their lives

Each year, CAMBA reaches almost 80,000 individuals and families, including over 11,000 youth. Without your support, we cannot continue to create and deliver our programs.