Sunday Recreational Program Facilitator | Special Needs Department

JCC Association of North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,500 - 27,500; Part time

Job summary

The JCC Association of North America is seeking a Sunday Recreational Program Facilitator to work in the Special Needs Department. Located in Brooklyn, NY, this role focuses on supporting neurodiverse adults in recreational activities, promoting community inclusion, and ensuring a safe environment.

Qualified candidates will possess interpersonal skills, communication abilities, and experience with developmental disabilities. The position offers hands-on experience in an inclusive setting. Salary is under $25,000.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or related populations preferred.
• Ability to facilitate group activities and encourage community participation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate recreational activities.
• Encourage socialization and engagement among program members.
• Maintain participant safety and manage behaviors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Behavior management skills

Organizational skills

Group facilitation

Job description

Location and Job Title:

Sunday Recreational Program Facilitator | Special Needs Department
Shorefront YM-YWHA of Brighton Manhattan Beach
3300 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235

Principal Responsibilities:

Bridge is a Sunday recreational and social program for neurodiverse adults designed to promote meaningful engagement, community inclusion, and positive social interaction. The Program Facilitator will support participants in recreational activities while fostering a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working with an adult neurodiverse population while enhancing and expanding knowledge, skills, and understanding of this community.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate recreational and social activities for program members
• Provide additional physical support and assistance to participants during activities, as needed
• Encourage positive socialization and engagement among members
• Monitor participant safety and appropriately manage behaviors within the program setting
• Escort participants to recreational activities within the facility and community areas, including table tennis, gym activities, outdoor recreation, and boardwalk walks
• Maintain accurate contact lists and communicate schedule updates or program changes with participants in a timely and professional manner
• Communicate effectively with care managers, family members, and caregivers involved in participant drop-off and pick-up
• Report behavioral concerns, maladaptive behaviors, incidents, or safety concerns to the program supervisor promptly and appropriately
• Support a respectful, inclusive, and participant-centered environment at all times

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or related populations preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and behavior management skills
• Ability to facilitate group activities and encourage community participation
• Comfortable providing physical assistance and mobility support to participants when necessary
• Ability to maintain professionalism and communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary staff
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage schedules and participant communications
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in behavioral or emergency situations
• Physical requirements associated with participant support and program activities apply
• Completion of required sexual harassment prevention training required

Salary:

Under $25,000