Recreation Coordinator - Homeless Families

Recreation Coordinator - Homeless Families

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Urban Resource Institute (URI) is a dynamic, innovative, and well‑respected organization founded in 1980 that transforms the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families through safe shelter and comprehensive services. URI is the oldest licensed provider of domestic violence shelter and services in New York State and the largest provider in the United States of DV shelter services, as well as a leading provider of shelter and services for homeless families.

URI has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among leadership, staff, and clients at residential and non‑residential sites across New York City.

The recreation specialist is responsible for program planning and development. They assist in planning cultural and recreational activities within the New York City area that bring pleasure and broaden the outlook of mothers and children. They must coordinate all steps of program planning—including site arrangement, transportation, refreshments—within the budget set by the agency.

$39,000

• Coordinate trips outside the facility by working with staff, volunteers, mothers and other service agencies.
• Develop on‑site activities such as homework assistance, sports, games, and movies.
• Strengthen informal relationships between parents and children through shared responsibilities and experiences.
• Monitor, assist, and escort families in all activities.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to professional staff to help them assess the need for counseling and medical services.
• Maintain a permanent resource file of affordable activities for children and adults.
• Encourage and assist mothers to coordinate and implement their own ideas for educational and recreational activities.
• Research appropriate venues via the internet to expand educational and cultural horizons for parents and offer enrichment activities to their children.
• Prepare written reports of all group activities as per agency requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments and agencies to maximize scarce resources.
• Regularly assess safety and well‑being of clients.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and training seminars to enhance skills.
• Conduct groups for age‑appropriate children as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Social Work Supervisor and/or Director, Homeless Programs.

• A bachelor’s degree or high school diploma/GED.

• At least three (3) years of experience working with families or women with special needs.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with homeless families, including LGBTQ+ individuals, the elderly, and those with substance abuse or mental health issues.
• Familiarity with DHS regulations and DHS Cares reporting.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with children and their parents using trust‑building, empathy, supportive assistance, and mediation.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Indoor work; requires hearing, talking, walking, sitting, and using hands on tools or controls. Occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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At URI we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. We actively seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. URI offers equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.