Recreation Coordinator, Opportunity House

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-

Paid vacation

Paid personal time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Recreation Coordinator for Opportunity House to maintain client relations, run recreational activities, and support program outreach. The role emphasizes confidentiality, program planning, and assessing client needs within CAMBA’s shelter services.

The position requires a Bachelor's level education with relevant experience or equivalent, strong communication, and bilingual abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 1 year direct experience preferred OR
• Associate's degree with 3 years direct experience
• High school diploma or equivalent with 6 years direct experience
• Enrollment in a program and on track to complete requirements within 3 months is encouraged, with employment contingent on satisfying requirements

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and ensure client confidentiality.
• Practice universal precautions and standard procedures.
• Comply with federal, state, city and CAMBA security and privacy policies.
• Assist with teaching physical education, arts and crafts, performing arts, music, sports, ADL and other recreational activities.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate social or peer support events for clients.
• Organize and co-facilitate group community activities.
• Assist design and production of visuals for shelter spaces reflecting themes.
• Communicate effectively with clients, CAMBA staff, community members and funders.
• Track and record equipment and supplies used.
• Ensure proper use of recreation facilities and equipment.
• Monitor clients' progress and document via progress notes.
• Market the program to recruit clients.
• Provide information for reports (weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual).
• 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 progress into database.
• Tasks may be modified or expanded over time.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Recreation Coordinator, Opportunity House

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 180integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000individuals and families each year at our 100locations, including 10,000 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 live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA operates six homeless shelters for single adults, and a drop-in center funded by New York City Department of Homeless Services. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured, therapeutic, safe, and drug-free environment. Single men and women experiencing homelessness may also present with chronic mental health and substance using behaviors. At CAMBA’s shelters, we provide access to comprehensive case management and housing placement to rapidly place individuals into housing. Medical, behavioral health, job placement and therapeutic recreation services are available to help stabilize clients and facilitate successful transition into permanent and/or supportive housing.

Position: Recreation Coordinator

Reports To: Supervisor II of Client Engagement

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11201

What Does the Recreation Coordinator Do:

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality.
• 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.
• 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, 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.

Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:

• Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of direct experience preferred OR
• Associate's degree and three (3) year of direct experience OR
• High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) years of direct experience; or
• Applicants currently enrolled in a program and on track to complete the minimum required education, license, and/or certification within the next three months, and who meet the minimum experience requirements, are encouraged to apply. However, employment is contingent upon satisfying requirements for the position.

Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:

• Four (4) years of applicable experience.

Pre and/or Post Employment Requirements:

• Bilingual (English & any other language) preferred.

Compensation: $55,000-59,000 annually

Status: Full-Time

Benefits:

• 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 and CAMBA Housing Ventures are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse & inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics.