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About the Role

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is seeking a full-time Recreation/Education Specialist to support social and economic independence through quality housing and employment opportunities. This role focuses on coordinating educational and recreational programs for adults and children, managing records, and connecting clients with community resources.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance and transportation records for school-aged children.
• Complete STAC and DSS transportation forms.
• Coordinate and facilitate educational programs for adults and children.
• Organize fundraisers and complete applications for local grants.
• Network with outside agencies to promote and improve programming.
• Assess educational needs of children and adults.
• Assist children and families with school enrollment.
• Act as a liaison with DSS to ensure transportation is in place.
• Attend CSE meetings and superintendent meetings as appropriate.
• Develop programs to enhance academic performance, such as tutoring and homework assistance.
• Act as a liaison between school districts and families.
• Plan, organize, implement, and coordinate facility activities and recreational programs.
• Provide transportation to events as per agency guidelines.
• Coordinate transportation for children's activities.
• Seek and act as a liaison with community agencies and resources.
• Assist adults with meeting vocational/employment goals.
• Coordinate training, education, job placement, and resources for customers.
• Assist adults in developing an employment portfolio.
• Facilitate employment trainings for customers and staff through outside agencies.
• Assist and support Case Manager(s).
• Solicit donations in coordination with supervisor.
• Develop and/or assist with camp programs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of community resources required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field; extensive experience may be substituted for educational requirement.
• One to two years' experience in homelessness, housing, human services, or a related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid automobile insurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Basic competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and on the Internet.
• Ability to formulate simple financial budgets.
• Ability to tour properties, walk distances, climb stairs, etc.
• Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.
• Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless and disabled populations.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Highly organized.
• Assume responsibility.
• Work well under pressure.
• Meet deadlines.
• Multitask.
• Be flexible.
• Maintain a high level of attention to details.

Skills

• Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Location

• Commack, NY

Work Type

• Full Time

Experience Level

• One to two years' experience preferred

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $20.00 - $41,600.00 Hourly

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 2 personal days awarded annually
• Health insurance and health reimbursement account
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending account
• AFLAC supplemental insurance
• Voluntary plans
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Working Advantage- Employee Perks
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly trainings and career development plans

About the Company

• Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence.
• Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them.
• We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
• CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community.

Equal Opportunity

• Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
• This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.