Recreational Specialist

Overview

Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation.

At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination.

Osborne opened its first transitional housing and reentry program, The Fulton Community Reentry Center (Fulton). Fulton will provide 140 beds of transitional reentry housing to formerly incarcerated men who would otherwise be homeless after discharge from a correctional facility. Fulton will also provide onsite reentry services, including case management, benefits enrollment, employment, health, and substance use disorder treatment. The facility operates 365 days on a 24-hour basis daily, including evening and weekend hours (some positions will require non-traditional work hours).

We currently seek a Part-Time Recreational Specialist to join our Fulton Community team! The Recreational Specialist will design and provide recreational programming for Fulton residents. Activities may be led directly, or coordinated through volunteers or partnerships with other agencies. Recreational activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, yoga, meditation, and community outings. The Recreational Specialist’s goal is to support the reentry process through providing meaningful and fun activities for residents and to foster community between residents through shared activities.

This position may require evening and weekend hours, with an expectation to work between 15-20 hours per week.

Salary Range: $20.00 per hour

• In conjunction with peer & program staff, develop and coordinate a recreational program
• Maintain residents' records related to recreational activities
• Keep records of all recreational supplies and maintain inventory control
• Coordinate with volunteers or other organizations providing on-site recreational activities
• Develop and carry out recreational activities consistent with residents' needs and interests
• Arrange and coordinate field trips to various cultural and sporting events
• Develop a weekly calendar for activities that are distributed to all staff
• Prepare announcements, bulletins, flyers, calendars, and other promotional material
• Motivate residents to participate in recreation programs and lead specific activities
• Develop open communication with local parks departments and recreation centers
• In-person attendance is required to collaborate with coworkers
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Experience developing programs and events that can engage vulnerable populations in meaningful use of leisure time including arts, exercise, personal growth, and stress management
• At least 1 year of experience in providing recreational, art, or similar services with adults.
• Working in a shelter/congregate setting is preferred.

• Must work well with others and have good written & verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of recreational programming and the basic fundamentals of common recreational sports and activities
• Ability to operate a computer and associated software to prepare promotional materials, calendars, and reports
• Experience developing programs and/or events that can engage vulnerable populations in meaningful use of leisure time including arts, exercise, writing, personal growth, and stress management
• Good interpersonal skills; high level of maturity and reliability
• Must be comfortable with crisis intervention

Generous benefits for full-time staff include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a…