Youth Recreation Specialist – Shelter Programs

Westhab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Westhab in Bronx, NY is seeking a Recreation Specialist to help create and support recreational activities for school-age children living in our homeless family shelter. You will work as part of a team under the Social Work Supervisor to ensure activities are safe, appropriate, and aligned with clients’ needs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (College degree preferred), prior experience with children or young adults, a valid NYS driver’s license, and the ability to pass background

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required, College degree preferred.
• Previous experience working with children and/or young adults is essential.
• Experience working with low-income population preferred.
• Must enjoy the challenges involved with working with youth who may present a number of academic and social deficits.
• Upbeat, engaging personality is desirable.
• Program hours include afternoons, evenings, some weekends and holidays.
• Must be computer savvy.
• A clean/valid NYS Driver’s License is required.
• Must be able to pass child abuse screening and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Works as a team member to provide academic, recreational and social skills programming to the school age children/young adults in the Shelter.
• Creates a group environment that promotes and expects positive behavioral norms. Helps create a safe-haven for youth living within the homeless shelter setting.
• Develops and implements age appropriate activities and programs.
• Documents monthly participation and outcomes; analyzes results and prepares recommendations.
• Participates in initial training, ongoing staff development and supervision.
• Maintains proper safety standards in regards to the health of participants in all programs.
• Ensures that the recreational space is clean and well maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Job description

Westhab in Bronx, NY is seeking a Recreation Specialist to help create and support recreational activities for school-age children living in our homeless family shelter. You will work as part of a team under the Social Work Supervisor to ensure activities are safe, appropriate, and aligned with clients’ needs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (College degree preferred), prior experience with children or young adults, a valid NYS driver’s license, and the ability to pass background