Recreation Counselor
Listed on 2026-08-29
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Social Work
Mental Health, Community Health -
Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
Job Details
Job Location:
Dix Hills Community Residence - Dix Hills, NY 11727
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $23.65 - $23.65 Hourly
Make an Impact.
At Well Life Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.
Position SummaryThe Recreation Counselor provides opportunities for the youth of Well Life Network’s Community Residence Program to engage in structured, pro-social, and skill-building activities that promote emotional growth, creativity, and independence. This role focuses on helping youth develop healthy coping strategies for life’s stressors through recreational experiences that are therapeutic, purposeful, and replicable within the family setting. The Recreation Counselor encourages youth to challenge themselves emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, and creatively to enhance their self-confidence and overall well-being.
This position reports directly to the Program Director.
Plan, organize, and document a monthly calendar of recreational activities in collaboration with youth; submit proposed and actual calendars in accordance with program deadlines.
Design and implement community-based skill-building outings; develop activity sheets that outline objectives, learning outcomes, and follow-up discussions.
Manage the recreational activity budget responsibly, ensuring activities remain cost-effective and aligned with program priorities.
Purchase and maintain recreational supplies with appropriate approval; ensure materials are organized and accessible.
Communicate activity schedules and updates to staff, maintain positive community partnerships, and build local resource connections to enhance programming.
Provide attentive supervision and individualized support to ensure the safety and well-being of each youth during activities and daily routines.
Demonstrate positive behavior, teamwork, and respect, serving as a consistent role model for youth in line with program values.
Apply strength-based approaches that highlight each youth’s abilities, promote resilience, and encourage personal accountability.
Coach and assist youth in daily living and interpersonal skills, observing and documenting growth and areas for improvement.
Contribute to maintaining a structured, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment that supports emotional and social development.
Provide behavioral support and employ crisis-intervention strategies in a calm, professional, and therapeutic manner.
Participate in maintaining a home-like atmosphere by engaging youth in household responsibilities such as cleaning, meal planning, and organization.
Collaborate with the treatment team in the development and review of service plans, ensuring recreational goals align with individual objectives.
Integrate trauma-informed principles into all interactions, maintaining awareness of triggers and emotional safety needs.
Transport and supervise youth during community outings, appointments, and recreational activities, ensuring safety and positive engagement.
Encourage family participation by sharing activity outcomes and identifying ways for families to continue skill-building at home.
Provide informal counseling, guidance, and encouragement to youth, supporting their emotional and social development.
Assist in monitoring medication compliance as directed by supervisory or clinical staff, ensuring consistency with treatment plans.
Promote appropriate behavior through consistent…
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