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About the Role

Responsible for the overall direction and sound management of the After School Recreation Program at the Lighthouse family shelter in Long Island City, Queens.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate program activities, consistent with the program’s philosophy.
• Maintain proper record keeping, including attendance, physicals, registration, profiles, fieldtrips, monthly calendars, weekly tasks, and community link files.
• Develop and implement program policies and procedures to ensure participant safety and enhance health.
• Organize and plan field trips and camping for participants.
• Develop short/long-term planning goals and an action plan to support the program's mission.
• Write grant proposals as necessary.
• Seek appropriate donations for residents.
• Supervise staff, manage staff and program development, communicate with families, and build relationships with the community and corporations.
• Complete incident reports using the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) - Client Assistance and Re-housing Enterprise System (CARES).
• Support the center’s code of ethical conduct.
• Engage in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills.
• Maintain regular contact with departmental and other staff and volunteers for work efforts.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two years of experience in a recreational or educational setting.
• Knowledge of office systems, including Microsoft.
• Effective leadership and communication skills.
• Teambuilding abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.
• Must be able to travel throughout various locations in the New York City area.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week.

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Communication
• Teambuilding
• Organization
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy

Location

• Long Island City, Queens
• New York City area

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2 years experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma/GED

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the Company

• Children's Rescue Fund (CRF) operates the Lighthouse family shelter.

Equal Opportunity

• Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.