Direct Support Professional​/Recreational Counselor LLEP

Recreational Counselor/Direct Support Professional

Lifelong Enrichment Program- DOHMH - 70200

Program Director

691 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

$36,400 to $36,400.00

Non-Exempt

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.

• 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

• 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