Recreational Counselor-(DOHMH) Woodhull

Comunilife; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Comunilife is seeking a dedicated professional in Brooklyn, NY for a Full Time role focused on developing and implementing recreational activities. Ideal candidates will assist clients with daily living activities to enhance their independent living skills, and coordinate enjoyable outings while documenting progress.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience and bilingual ability in English and Spanish. This role is part of a nonprofit organization committed to social services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with at least two years experience.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS afflicted individuals, chronic mental illness, and substance abuse individuals a plus.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recreational program.
• Provide assistance with activities for daily living.
• Coordinate field trips and outings.
• Document clients’ progress and participation.
• Collaborate with Case Manager and Counselors.

Skills

Recreational program development

Assistance with activities for daily living

Bilingual skills in English/Spanish

Experience with HIV/AIDS afflicted individuals

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

AA Degree

HS Degree

Job description

Job Location: Brooklyn, NY 11206
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Essential Duties

• Develop and implement recreational program.
• Provide assistance with activities for daily living as it relates to the use of recreational activities to clients to increase their capacity for independent living.
• Develop and implement weekly recreational activities including arts & crafts, games, music and other activities based on client population needs.
• Coordinate field trips and outings, i.e., movies, plays, concerts and sporting events.
• Document clients’ progress and participation in the chart.
• Establish network of community resources that will provide recreational therapeutic activities.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required.
• Collaborates with Case Manager and/or Substance Abuse or Mental Health Counselors in the development of recreation related long and short term goals as needed.
• Provide recreation related training and instruction to staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with at least two years experience, AA degree with 3 years experience or HS degree with 5 years experience.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS afflicted individuals, chronic mental illness, substance abuse individuals and their families a plus.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish a plus.

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.