Direct Support Professional​/Recreational Counselor LLEP

Position

Recreational Counselor Direct Support Professional Department Lifelong Enrichment Program DOHMH 70200 Report to Program Director

691 Fulton Street Brooklyn NY

Full Time 35 hours per week;
Day shift M F

36400 to 3640000

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 activitiesgroups They research resources programs and other services for individuals They are responsible to complete andor maintain required documentation to meet audit standards

• Engage participants in social healthwellness recreational exploratory discussion and other activitiesgroups 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 IDD 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