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About the Role

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting recreational activities for clients and their children in the temporary shelter, working with clients at our location in Long Island City, NY.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the site and community-based recreational resources.
• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate activities for families in the temporary shelter, including but not limited to homemaking, healthy eating, shopping on a budget, and financial empowerment.
• Develop linkages with external recreational programs and facilities.
• Organize trips for clients and their children.
• Plan and organize special facility events.
• Coordinate attendance for holiday celebrations offered in the community and by DHS.
• Work with community providers/institutions in the development of recreational opportunities for clients, (i.e., Big Buddy programs, PAL, Big Brothers/Big Sisters), students, and others.
• Maintain contact with museums, theaters, sports teams, and other cultural programs and activities to facilitate awareness and attendance of special events for clients.
• Escort families to all events to ensure a safe and structured environment.
• Organize and coordinate parent/escort volunteer groups.
• Manage time effectively and coordinate program activities accordingly.
• Coordinate transportation services to and from all special events with CCS, DHS, and/or others as needed.
• Maintain and submit logs of all activities (completed and upcoming).
• Assist in identifying housing resources and leads for families in shelter.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete the 2 hour Mandated Reporter training course (Can be completed upon hire).
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and an outgoing / cheerful disposition.
• May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule.
• Traveling throughout various locations in the New York City area.
• Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds several times a week.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft-Office

Location

• Long Island City, NY

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• At least 6 months of relevant work experience

Education Level

• High School Diploma (or GED)

About the Company

• Children’s Rescue Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.