S:US is seeking a Recreation Specialist for our families with children shelter located in the Bronx.

This position is located at 246 Echo Place Bronx, NY 10457

The Recreation Specialist will:

• Provide in classroom child care when necessary, supervise the after school and summer program.
• Plan trips, recreational and cultural activities appropriate to children’s interest and developmental levels, prepare monthly schedule.
• Maintain recreational space with age appropriate toys, arts and craft.
• Accompany children and parents to events when necessary.
• Provide guidance and information to clients around the daily activity schedule, House Rules, Program Policies and Procedures
• Monitor client behavior to ensure compliance with House Rules, Program Policies, and Procedures.
• Responsible for cleaning program areas after usage.
• Provide guidance to clients in proper upkeep of living quarters, personal hygiene and grooming, appropriate attire, in-house vocational training, and participation in other support service activities.
• Respond to crisis and emergency situations and contact the appropriate authorities as needed.
• Participate in ongoing individual supervision, team meetings, and trainings as appropriate.
• A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours will be required. Additional shifts required as needed 
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate Degree in Human Services or High Diploma or GED with 3+ years’ social service experience       
• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti -oppressive lens into your work with the people we serve.
•  Use neutral and non- judgmental language when responding to the needs and requests of the residents.
• Must have ability to be flexible with schedule as needed.
• Ability to maintain professional maturity during crisis.
• Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and/or knowledge of homelessness, substance misuse and harm reduction, working with the disenfranchised communities including whom identify LGBQT, HIV/AIDs affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health and developmental disabilities.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Effective written and oral communication skill
• Proficiency with computer-based programs, typing skills.
• Must be able to lift to 15 lbs.
• Basic First Aid and CPR for adults and children
• Naloxone certification
• Bi-lingual communication preferred.

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others.  We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values:  respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@sus.org