Recreational Program Facilitator | Special Needs Department

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Sunday Recreational Program Facilitator | Special Needs Department
Shorefront YM-YWHA of Brighton Manhattan Beach
3300 Coney Island Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11235

Bridge is a Sunday recreational and social program for neurodiverse adults designed to promote meaningful engagement, community inclusion, and positive social interaction. The Program Facilitator will support participants in recreational activities while fostering a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working with an adult neurodiverse population while enhancing and expanding knowledge, skills, and understanding of this community.

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate recreational and social activities for program members
• Provide additional physical support and assistance to participants during activities, as needed
• Encourage positive socialization and engagement among members
• Monitor participant safety and appropriately manage behaviors within the program setting
• Escort participants to recreational activities within the facility and community areas, including table tennis, gym activities, outdoor recreation, and boardwalk walks
• Maintain accurate contact lists and communicate schedule updates or program changes with participants in a timely and professional manner
• Communicate effectively with care managers, family members, and caregivers involved in participant drop-off and pick-up
• Report behavioral concerns, maladaptive behaviors, incidents, or safety concerns to the program supervisor promptly and appropriately
• Support a respectful, inclusive, and participant-centered environment at all times

• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or related populations preferred
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and behavior management skills
• Ability to facilitate group activities and encourage community participation
• Comfortable providing physical assistance and mobility support to participants when necessary
• Ability to maintain professionalism and communicate effectively with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary staff
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage schedules and participant communications
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in behavioral or emergency situations
• Physical requirements associated with participant support and program activities apply
• Completion of required sexual harassment prevention training required

Under $25,000