Recreational Counselor-; DOHMH) Woodhull

Job Location:

Brooklyn, NY 11206
Position Type:
Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00

Travel Percentage :
None

Job Shift: Day
Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

• Develop and implement recreational program.
• Provide assistance with activities for daily living as it relates to the use of recreational activities to clients to increase their capacity for independent living.
• Develop and implement weekly recreational activities including arts & crafts, games, music and other activities based on client population needs.
• Coordinate field trips and outings, i.e., movies, plays, concerts and sporting events.
• Document clients’ progress and participation in the chart.
• Establish network of community resources that will provide recreational therapeutic activities.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required.
• Collaborates with Case Manager and/or Substance Abuse or Mental Health Counselors in the development of recreation related long and short term goals as needed.
• Provide recreation related training and instruction to staff.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with at least two years experience, AA degree with 3 years experience or HS degree with 5 years experience.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS afflicted individuals, chronic mental illness, substance abuse individuals and their families a plus.
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish a plus.

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