Recreation Worker

Acacia Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Acacia Network is seeking a Recreation Worker to plan, organize, and lead activities that support physical, mental, and social well-being. You will identify employment opportunities for clients and coordinate resources to create a safe, engaging environment.

The role requires coordinating with case managers and other staff, providing resume and interview coaching, and delivering job-search workshops while working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant experience in job placement.
• Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal schedules and align activities with organizational goals.
• Organize and oversee special events and group outings.
• Collaborate with other departments or external organizations to enhance program offerings.
• Adapt activities to accommodate varying skill levels, ages, and abilities.
• Maintain attendance records, program evaluations, and participant feedback.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on program outcomes and resource utilization.
• Ensure safety guidelines and policies are followed during activities.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by program schedules.
• Provide individual and group services to adults to aid educational and career goals.
• Provide coaching on resume writing, interview prep, and workplace communication.
• Conduct job-search workshops and time-management sessions.

Skills

Experience in job placement

Business acumen

Diplomacy and discretion

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

About Us:Acacia Network, the leading Latino integration care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, and great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing, and community-building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland, and Puerto Rico.

Recreation Worker

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Recreation Worker is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading recreational activities and programs that promote physical, mental, and social well-being. Works with clients to develop realistic, individualized career goals which accurately reflect the client’s professional skills and interest. This role will identify employment opportunities available for clients within the community and involves engaging participants in a variety of recreational activities, coordinating resources, and ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment.

Salary for the Recreation Worker $20.00 Hourly

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop seasonal schedules and ensure activities align with organizational goals.
• Organize and oversee special events, and group outings.
• Collaborate with other departments or external organizations to enhance program offerings.
• Adapt activities to accommodate varying skill levels, ages, and abilities.
• Maintain attendance records, program evaluations, and participant feedback to assess the success of activities.
• Prepare and submit regular reports on program outcomes and resource utilization.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and organizational policies during activities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by program schedules.
• Physical ability to set up and participate in recreational activities, including lifting equipment and being active during events.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Program Director or Director of Social Services
• Provide individual and group services to adults aimed at assisting them in achieving their educational and career goals.
• Provide coaching on resume writing, interview preparation, and workplace communication.
• Conduct workshops on job-search techniques, professional behavior, and time management.
• Maintaining collaborative and compliant documents that meets HPD and organizational expectations.
• Develop and maintain a wide range of community base resources to provide training, education and employment opportunities.
• Conduct initial assessment of educational and vocational needs to develop a preliminary plan of service in the area of vocational and educational goals.
• Evaluate individuals’ abilities, interests, and goals using tests, records, interviews and professional sources
• Maintain a rotation case load of job seeking clients, provide individual consoling, and job readiness workshops.
• Meet job placement target.
• Ensure all HRA, SSI, and other requirements regarding employability and work readiness are met.
• Work closely with case managers, Housing Specialist, vocational counselors, and other staff to align employment services with overall client goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in job placement
• High school Diploma/GED required. Associates/BA Degree in related field preferred
• Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion

*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*