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About the Role

HELP USA is seeking a Recreation Aide to work with adults living in one of our temporary housing facilities. The role involves developing and implementing recreational programs to foster socialization, empowerment, and well-being for all participants.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recreational programs appropriate for all age groups, fostering positive socialization, empowerment, and physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being.
• Ensure recreational services are available for residents with special needs, either through existing programs or service linkages.
• Encourage full resident participation to enhance socialization and maximize utilization of recreational services.
• Engage in community outreach to secure service linkages, in-kind donations, and other resources.
• Develop a resource guide of free and inexpensive local recreational activities.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.
• Develop a budget for the recreation department, including operational needs, new requirements, and wish lists.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience and skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be creative, responsible, patient, kind, and caring.

Skills

• Organization
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Microsoft Office
• Creativity
• Responsibility
• Patience
• Kindness
• Caring

Location

• Manhattan, NY 10037

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

• Not less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution.

About the Company

• HELP USA is one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors.
• With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, HELP USA has helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE.
• A Drug-Free Workplace.