Recreation Attendant

MHA of Columbia Greene; City of Hudson (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join the Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene as a Recreation Attendant for an after-school program. You will facilitate social interactions among youth in grades K-8, promoting engagement through various activities. This part-time role offers competitive pay and the chance to make a real difference in the community's well-being.

Benefits

Voluntary Telemedicine

401K Plans

Employee Assistance Program

NYS Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Must have excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Understanding of HIPAA privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates environment for building friendships and social interactions.
• Communicates clearly with youth using active listening skills.
• Plans and conducts age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Communication

Cultural Awareness

Motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Are you looking for a rewarding career in Mental Health & Human Services? Apply today to join an amazing team, dedicated to advocating the health & well-being of individuals, families, and communities. The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Inc. is looking to fill the position of Recreation Attendant for an after school program setting serving youth in grades K-8. The positions are part time, Monday-Friday, during after school hours. The main worksite is located at 102 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534.

Recreation Attendant- Facilitates an environment where youth can build friendships and engage in healthy social interactions through daily program activities. The position offers an hourly rate of $22.43, with 12-19.5 hours per week over a 50 week school year.

The Hudson LEAPS Afterschool program provides educational support, recreational opportunity, skill building, character education and a nutritional snack for each participant during three hours of structured daily activities. Collaborations with service providers offer specialized services for participating youth. With a focus on providing youth with a message promoting positive attitude regarding school, delaying childbearing and violence prevention, the program offers interesting and engaging alternatives in Hudson for up to 240 youth (K-8th grade). The programs are available every school day and students are expected to participate in each 3-hour session.

Job duties include:

• Provide an atmosphere which builds friendships, encourages healthy social interactions, and promotes recreational opportunities for children.
• Communicates clearly with youth employing active listening skills
• Establishes and maintains professional boundaries
• Defines expectations clearly
• Offers reassurance and encouragement
• Works to motivate youth to identify and select appropriate activities
• Respects youth and families' cultural norms when selecting activities
• Plans and conducts age-appropriate activities in partnership with the youth that achieve their established goals.
• Models and teaches socially acceptable behaviors
  
  
  

Requirements

• Must have an understanding of cultural family differences and values with the ability to remain non-judgmental.
• Must have an understanding of HIPPA privacy laws and adhere to them.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population of urban, suburban and rural cultures and with community members from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
• Must be able to work regularly outside the office and in the field to engage with participants.
• Must have an intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using Micro Soft Office applications, database, email, trainings and payroll.
  
  

Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

All offers are contingent on the candidate's ability to obtain a Statewide Central Registry and Fingerprint clearance and a valid NYS Driver's License and a clean MVR preferred.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristics/genetic information or carrier status, ancestry, ethnic group identification, ethnic background, traits historically associated with race, reproductive health decision making, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce

Benefits

Benefits include Voluntary Telemedicine (Concierge Medical), Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, and NYS paid sick leave. Plus, you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse, and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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