Activity Specialist at HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK | NY, US | Rezi

Activity Specialist at HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK

Activity Specialist

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK · NY, US

3 days ago

Activity Specialist

HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK · NY, US

3 days ago
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About the Role

Seeking a Per Diem Activity Specialist to supervise and engage school-age children in after-school activities, including homework assistance, leading recreational and educational programs, and ensuring a safe environment. The specialist will utilize expertise in areas like arts, dance, STEM, literacy, nutrition, or sports to lead activities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area
  • Provide direct supervision of youth activities
  • Submit weekly activity plans
  • Lead activities related to recreation and theme based such as (Arts, Dance, STEM, Literacy, Nutrition, or Organized sports
  • Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants
  • Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making)
  • Accompany youth on cultural and recreational field trips
  • Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere
  • Collaborate with other staff members to coordinate group activities
  • Actively participate in all professional development sessions, supervision, and team meetings
  • Maintain and organize activities and equipment
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED Required
  • Associate's degree in child development, recreation, or a related field Preferred
  • Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with youth in child development, recreation, or a related field
  • Must be able to work in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
  • Availability to work; Monday - Friday 2:30pm - 9pm & Saturday 9am - 4pm

Skills

  • Arts
  • Dance
  • STEM
  • Literacy
  • Nutrition
  • Organized sports

Location

  • Brooklyn, NY 11228

Work Type

  • Per Diem
  • Evening

Experience Level

  • 1-2 years' experience working with youth

Education Level

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate's degree in child development, recreation, or a related field Preferred

Salary/Compensations

  • $18.28 - $18.28 Hourly

About the Company

  • For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
  • To learn more about Heartshare, please visit our website at www.heartshare.org or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook

Equal Opportunity

  • Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
  • If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.