Shelter Recreation & Wellness Specialist

Project Renewal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Renewal in New York operates Atlas Men’s Shelter, a 100-bed 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men. The Recreation Specialist will organize and lead arts, crafts, sports, and leisure activities, and translate resident interests into engaging programs that support dignity and independence.

You will meet residents regularly, manage the daily recreational schedule, document participation, and collaborate with social services and community partners to plan balanced activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in human services or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in human services field.
• Valid New York State Driver's License a plus.
• Experience with people with co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, on-site tournaments and other leisure time activities
• Meet with clients regularly to ascertain and interpret client interests and develop activities to meet their interests
• Manage the daily operations of recreational schedule
• Meet new residents, introduce them to the recreational program and encourage participation
• Complete and maintain time and attendance forms
• Document client participation in recreational activities in client’s case records
• Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, NYCity Parks Department and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participants
• Escort clients to recreational activities and other relevant events
• Encourage consumers to attend consumer meetings/support groups, recreational activities and supports their effort.
• Participate with Team and attend meetings as required.
• Communicate with the Social Services team to discuss client concerns or client’s progress.Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Social Services, Assistant Director or Program Director.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational

Interpersonal

Communication

Computer

Language

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associates’ degree

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Renewal in New York operates Atlas Men’s Shelter, a 100-bed 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless men. The Recreation Specialist will organize and lead arts, crafts, sports, and leisure activities, and translate resident interests into engaging programs that support dignity and independence.

You will meet residents regularly, manage the daily recreational schedule, document participation, and collaborate with social services and community partners to plan balanced activities.