Recreation Specialist, Glenmore Manor

Job Details

Location:

Glenmore Manor - Brooklyn, NY 11206

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Reporting Relationships:
Recreation Specialist reports to the Assistant Program Director

• Participate on the initial screening and assessment team to determine tenant suitability for independent living and appropriate housing.
• Organize, lead, and promote interest in recreational activities such as arts, crafts, sports, games, gym, and other leisure time activities.
• Meet with tenants regularly to ascertain interests and develop activities that meet those interests.
• Plan, coordinate, publicize, implement and facilitate support groups, special events and holiday programs.
• Complete and maintain time and attendance forms.
• Update and post printed materials and encourage tenant participation.
• Assist in development and implementation of new programs to enhance tenant motivation through socialization and leisure skills.
• Document tenant participation in recreational activities in case records.
• Meet and collaborate with agency personnel, community organizations, NYC Parks Department, and other professional personnel to plan balanced recreational programs.
• Escort tenants to recreational activities and other relevant events.
• Communicate with the Social Services team about tenant concerns or progress.
• Attend social services meetings as necessary to coordinate services and participate as part of a team.
• Track and report outcomes and provide data updates on tenants as directed.
• Participate in on‑site and off‑site trainings and meetings.
• Ensure program culture is tenant‑centered, outcome‑oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.
• Ensure programs and activities align with program goals and objectives, ensuring tenants have access to support, socialization and recreational activities.
• Enhance socialization activities to increase tenant involvement and develop their socialization skills.
• Advocate and connect tenants to medical, mental health, and other supportive counseling services.
• Regularly coordinate with collateral contacts including family, providers, workforce centers, HRA, and NYS DOL.
• Engage with community partners to provide onsite and off‑site services.
• Conduct visits in the tenant’s unit to ensure compliance with lease and program rules.
• Guide tenants through application, qualification, re‑determination for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, HRA, SNAP, and other services as needed.
• Manage an assigned caseload of tenants providing comprehensive case management services to families and single adults.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the immediate supervisor or Assistant Program Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (social work, mental health counseling, psychology, sociology, etc.) with at least 3–5 years of experience in a residential setting.
• Associate degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience in a residential setting.

Other

Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills focused on providing excellent tenant services.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to complete reports as assigned.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with a diverse community of residents, program staff, and external vendors.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and apply problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team‑oriented, outcomes‑focused environment.

Base salary: $55,000.00 per year.

Benefits (eligibility applies):

• Health and Welfare Benefits:
  Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403(b))
• College student debt forgiveness tax‑free on Federal Direct Loans under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if qualifying.

AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws. The organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.