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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. This role involves developing and implementing recreational programs to foster socialization, empowerment, and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a recreational program 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 opportunities.
- 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.
Location
- 188-190 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- Actual compensation will not be 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.