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Shelter Recreational Specialist - Laurel Hall
Location:
Queens, NY
Description:
Job Title: Recreational Specialist Reports to: Shelter Director of Social Services Status: Full-time, Mon - Fri FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Job Location: Ozone Park, Queens OBJECTIVE Lantern Community Services is seeking a responsible and self-motivated Recreation Specialist for our Shelter in Ozone Park, Queens. The Recreation Specialist is responsible for developing, organizing and implementing programs that involve clients in safe and positive leisure time activities. Designed to engage the maximum number of clients, these groups will utilize the creative arts, games, and exercise in an effort to promote self-confidence and relieve stress. Successful candidates will have prior experience providing compassionate care to vulnerable populations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Foster a nurturing and welcoming environment for clients. Organize and facilitate social and/or peer support events for clients. Works with an interdisciplinary team to design and implement a variety of Life Skills groups including budgeting, meal planning, ADL's, shopping, exercise, arts and crafts, and other activities. Encourage full participation of all residents to enhance socialization in the shelter environment and to ensure maximum utilization of recreational services. Develop linkages and act as liaison to external recreational programs and facilities. Escorts clients on group outings. Develops a resource guide of free and inexpensive recreational resources in the area. Maintain inventory of recreation equipment and items. Plan and organize facility special events. Complete and maintain documentation of all group activities. Reports concerns about clients to appropriate Social Service staff and consults with staff on effective interventions. Attends staff meetings, case conferences, supervisory and in-service training sessions. Assist with the design and production of bulletin boards and visuals for public spaces of the shelter reflecting cultural, seasonal, and programmatic themes. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred. At least 1-year of experience in providing services in a Human Services agency. Experience developing programs and/or events that can engage vulnerable populations in meaningful use of leisure time including arts, exercise, personal growth, and stress management. Good interpersonal skills; high level of maturity and reliability. Must be comfortable with crisis intervention. Preferred. Experience working in a homeless shelter and/or with a mentally ill population preferred. Preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Work Environment: This job operates in a shelter environment and works with a population who may experience mental illness, substance use, disability, HIV/AIDS, and other chronic illnesses. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, climb stairs and/ or kneel. Occasionally the employee will have to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Note: Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Lantern Community Services (Lantern) values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners. By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy and just communities. Lantern welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and experiences regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, religion, immigration status, veteran status, class, creed, mental or physical disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
Company:
Lantern Community Services
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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