Recreation Coordinator

PROMESA R.H.C.F.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ACACIA NETWORK in Bronx, NY seeks a coordinator to plan and run recreational and educational activities for shelter residents. You will communicate with clients to reinforce positive behavior and social interaction.

The role involves collaborating with community organizations, securing donations, and maintaining records of activities and donations. Prior experience with homeless populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• One year experience with homeless or special needs population.
• Experience with securing donations from vendors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute activities for shelter residents.
• Provide educational training and job training/support.
• Manage time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
• Document participation in case records and send weekly reports.

Skills

Comfortable working with people

Excellent organizational skills

Experience with donations from vendors

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Bronx, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2360

Salary Range: $21.00 To $21.31 Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Plans and coordinates recreational and educational activities within the facility. Communicates with clients to reinforce positive behaviors and promote social interaction.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan coordinate and execute activities for shelter residents
• Educational training
• Job training and placement
• Budget training
• Independent living training
• Outline monthly recreation schedules for residents to participate in
• Maintain current and accurate files on all activities and donations
• Clearly document participation in case records
• Send weekly reports to Program Director outlining set and potential activities
• Ensure all residents meet DHS requirements for recreational time
• Meet and collaborate with community organizations, potential corporate sponsors and other parties to request donations/funding for recreational services
• Oversee the purchase, planning, design and upkeep of recreational tools
• Confer with management to discuss and resolve participant complaints
• Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists
• Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results
• Know how to use computer programs
• Other duties in keeping with the scope and nature of the position

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED, required
• One (1) year experience in homeless population or special need population
• Experience with securing donations from vendors
• Comfortable working with people
• Excellent organizational skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently: Fingering (typing, keyboarding, etc.), Bending, climbing, lifting, reaching, extended sitting,
• Seldom: Kneeling, Visual inspection, extended walking
• Almost never: Extended standing
• Sedentary work: Equivalent to lifting approximately 10 pounds with occasional lifting and/or carrying of small objects. A minimal amount of walking or standing may be required.
• Follows clearly established policies and procedures
• Makes decisions within well-defined parameters for completion of own work

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Close supervision: provided with detailed instructions and guidance on day-to-day tasks, methods, and functions; unusual or difficult aspects or tasks are explained. There are regular checks of tasks for quality and quantity of work.

Acknowledgment of Job Description

This will acknowledge that I have received, reviewed and understand the above job description and will discuss with my supervisor if I have any questions. I further acknowledge that I am capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand and agree that nothing in this job description is binding on ACACIA NETWORK and that ACACIA NETWORK remains free to change the duties and responsibilities of the above described job at any time, without notice, and at its discretion. I further understand and agree that nothing in this job description changes my status as an at-will employee, meaning that either ACACIA NETWORK or I can terminate our employment relationship at anytime, with or without cause or notice.

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