Recreation Specialist - Lifelong Enrichment Program

Position:
Recreational Counselor/Direct Support Professional

Department:
Lifelong Enrichment Program- DOHMH - 70200

Report to:
Program Director

Location:

691 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY

Hours:

Full Time 35 hours per week;
Day shift M-F

Salary Range : $36,400 to $36,400.00

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

A recreation counselor in our Lifelong Enrichment Program engages individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, ages 18 and older, in social and recreational activities/groups. They research resources, programs, and other services for individuals. They are responsible to complete and/or maintain required documentation to meet audit standards.

Responsibilities:

* Engage participants in social, health/wellness, recreational, exploratory discussion and other activities/groups based on their interests onsite and community based.

* Provide computer assisted learning and communication.

* Obtain setting-up and cleaning-up refreshments and materials.

* Complete required documentation to meet audit standards from DOHMH.

* Assist with the location of resources, programs, and other services for individuals.

* Create a monthly schedule of activities.

* Create and implement artistic ideas for weekly sessions

* Additional task maybe assigned

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma required;
Associates degree preferred

* Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus

* Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus

* Must have good interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve

* Experience with developing and creating innovative recreation and other activities

* Good interpersonal skills.

* Good oral and written communication skills.

* Able to do field work, escorting individuals on trips, as needed.

* Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background check

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities