Trauma-Informed Youth Recreation Coordinator

Abbott House; Village of Irvington (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott House in Irvington, NY seeks a Recreation Coordinator to develop, implement, and evaluate activities for youth in a QRTP setting. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, empowerment, and cultural responsiveness to support treatment goals.

Collaborate with clinical, educational, and direct care teams to ensure programming aligns with treatment plans, promotes healthy development, and tracks outcomes for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or related field.
• Experience with youth in residential or program settings.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and youth engagement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate structured recreation programs supporting physical, emotional, and social development.
• Incorporate trauma-informed practices to ensure safety and youth choice.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to align activities with treatment plans.
• Assess youth interests to design inclusive programming.
• Maintain safe environment and track participation and progress.
• Coordinate community outings and partnerships with local organizations.
• Train direct care staff in trauma-informed engagement strategies.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Adolescent development

Group activity planning

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy

Job description

Abbott House in Irvington, NY seeks a Recreation Coordinator to develop, implement, and evaluate activities for youth in a QRTP setting. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, empowerment, and cultural responsiveness to support treatment goals.

Collaborate with clinical, educational, and direct care teams to ensure programming aligns with treatment plans, promotes healthy development, and tracks outcomes for continuous improvement.