Recreation Specialist

Title: Recreation SpecialistProgram: 59th Street Womens ShelterSalary Range: $42557-$46557 annuallyProgram Overview:The 59th Street Womens Shelter is a 200-bed 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless women diagnosed with mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Our comprehensive services include case management individual and group counseling recreational activities occupational therapy and housing placement assistance. Additionally a street-facing on-site Article-28 Clinic provides primary care and behavioral health care Duties & Responsibilities:The essential duties of the Recreation Specialist include but are not limited to the following activities:Organize lead and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts crafts sports games on-site tournaments and other leisure time activitiesMeet with clients regularly to ascertain and interpret client interests and develop activities to meet their interestsManage the daily operations of recreational scheduleMeet new clients introduce them to the recreational program and encourage participationComplete and maintain time and attendance formsDocument client participation in recreational activities in clients case recordsMeet and collaborate with agency personnel community organizations NYC Parks Department and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs for participantsEscort clients to recreational activities and other relevant eventsEncourages clients to attend house meetings/support groups recreational activities and supports their effortParticipate with Team and attend meetings as with the Social Services team to discuss client concerns or clients other duties as assigned by the Director of Social Services Assistant Director and/or Program ActivitiesWhile performing the duties of this position the Recreation Specialist must be able to navigate the 9-story facility by foot climbing up and down the stairwells in order to observe staff and clients. The Recreation Specialist must be able to lift or move material and equipment weighing up to 15 :A Bachelors degree in social work public administration psychology education sociology occupational or physical therapy or other related human services fields An Associates degree in the aforementioned fields with one (1) year of experience A High School Diploma or GED equivalent with two (2) years of experience Bilingual or multilingual a plusPreferred SkillsLeadership: Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate staff to accomplish stated program goals and objectives while developing their individual and group building: Ability to develop and foster through demonstration a team spirit enabling staff to overcome the challenges of providing needed services to a special client population. Communication: Excellent oral writing and listening skills are a : The ability to work well within a highly pressurized deadline environment while meeting the short-term and long-term mandates of the program. Interpersonal: An ability to interface with clients as well as all levels of staff. Computer: Knowledge of case management software as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite