Recreational Specialist (HELP Program)

Monroe County, NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Recreational Specialist (HELP Program) in Monroe County's Department of Human Services – Children’s Detention Center oversees educational and after-school recreation at a 24/7 facility, supervising youth aged 12 to 18 under the Recreation and Vocational Coordinator.

This role involves planning, supervising activities, ensuring safety, and supporting the HELP Emergency Limited Placement Program's streamlined hiring process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; plus one qualifying pathway (A, B or C).
• Two years of paid recreation or therapeutic recreation experience can substitute.
• Equivalent education/experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee recreational activities for youth ages 12–18.
• Oversee after-school programs and educational recreation within a 24/7 facility.
• Report to Recreation and Vocational Coordinator and assist with program delivery.
• Contribute to the HELP Emergency Limited Placement Program hiring workflow.

Skills

Planning activities

Organizing events

Youth supervision

Program coordination

Education

Associate's degree or 60 credits in related field

2 years recreation/therapeutic recreation experience

Equivalent education/experience combination

Job description

Title: Recreational Specialist (HELP Program)

Deadline: November 13, 2026 5:00pm

Salary: $48,010 - $63,587 annually

Agency/Dept.: Human Services

Description of Duties

This is a professional position located at that Monroe County Department of Human Services – Children’s Detention Center, a 24/7 facility and is responsible for conducting and overseeing recreational activities for the educational program, as well as the oversight of the after-school programs. This position supervises youth aged twelve (12) years through, and including, eighteen (18) years under the direction of the Recreation and Vocational Coordinator. The employee reports directly to, and works under, the general supervision of the Recreation and Vocational Coordinator or other higher-level staff member. Does related work as required.

HELP PROGRAM: Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Program. This program streamlines the appointment process to allow Monroe County to hire diverse, qualified permanent employees quickly and without examinations.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus, EITHER:

• Graduation with an Associate's degree or 60 college semester credit hours in Social Work, Sociology, or Criminal Justice, or in a human services, human relations, human and/or child development, child and/or family studies, social and cultural diversity, education, therapeutic recreation, sports administration, sports management, or leisure and/or sports, parks or recreation field ; OR,
• Two (2) years paid full-time or its part‑time equivalent experience in planning, organizing and conducting activities of a recreation program, physical education or sports program (school or other), or therapeutic recreation program ; OR,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.