Youth Recreation & Therapeutic Activities Coordinator

Northwest-Children; Lewiston (ID); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Northwest Children's Home, Inc. is seeking a Youth Recreation Coordinator to oversee and direct recreational activities for youth in care. The role ensures activities align with therapeutic goals and enhance self-esteem, while delivering indoor and outdoor programs as applicable.

Responsibilities include supervising programming, guiding staff, and managing program expenses, with emphasis on safety, engagement, and treatment-aligned recreation.

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must possess a valid state issued license.
• Have one year of experience working directly with children.
• Two years of social services education may be substituted for the required experience.
• Able to pass required Background Checks.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States and able to provide verification.
• Able to complete and maintain all training requirements per agency policy and procedures.

Aufgaben

• Supervise and direct safe, therapeutic recreational activities for youth.
• Ensure recreational experiences support therapeutic goals and improve self-esteem.
• Provide indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities as applicable.
• Oversee all aspects of the recreation program and monitor expenses.
• Provide training and leadership to staff for safety and program quality.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tech literacy

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Recreation or Social Work

Jobbeschreibung

Northwest Children's Home, Inc. is seeking a Youth Recreation Coordinator to oversee and direct recreational activities for youth in care. The role ensures activities align with therapeutic goals and enhance self-esteem, while delivering indoor and outdoor programs as applicable.

Responsibilities include supervising programming, guiding staff, and managing program expenses, with emphasis on safety, engagement, and treatment-aligned recreation.