Recreation Specialist in New York, New York at West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing

The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization whose mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting which enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides housing for low- income older persons, many of whom live with mental illness and/or have experienced homelessness. WSFSSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Recreation Specialist

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive program, addressing the social, educational, recreational, and spiritual needs of the residents.

Responsibilities:

• Working with staff and residents, gather information on resident interests and needs related to activities.
• Design comprehensive program of social, educational, recreational and spiritual activities
• Identify community resources that can enhance resident programs.
• Foster participation of residents in activities and event in the larger community.
• Foster the planning and running of birthday and holiday celebrations.
• Facilitate and/or lead group activities
• Provide individual services to residents as needed.
• Facilitate trips and outings for residents.
• Responsible for providing a monthly activity calendar and posting it in the facility.
• Outreach to residents to acquaint them with all activities, and encourage their participation
• Participate in resident meetings as requested by supervisor.
• Maintain all client forms accurately and complete them in a timely manner.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant government regulations including DOH, and OMH requirements.
• Maintain all public bulletin boards.
• Responsible for the purchase of program supplies and completion of all necessary record keeping related to these expenditures.
• Work closely with all residents and staff to monitor effectiveness of program.

Other

• Work as member of team to establish and maintain high level of care and respect for and communication with residents
• Work cooperatively with other staff members
• Share information about resident progress, needs and problems with appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Attend training sessions and conferences as assigned by supervisor
• Crisis Intervention as needed
• Implement emergency procedures as necessary
• Assist with other duties as directed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Higher education preferred.
• Experience in recreation and/or activities
• Fluency, oral and written, in Spanish required
• Able to speak, read and write English (as required by DSS regulation 487.9.13)
• At least 18 years of age.