Recreation Specialist

Program:  New Leaf| 8 Fountain Avenue, Brooklyn, NY  11208

What You’ll Do

As a Recreation Specialist for HELP USA's new Brooklyn, New York, family shelter, you will work under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator and lead school-age children living in our shelter in developmentally appropriate activities. You’ll also participate in community outreach to obtain in-kind donations, service linkages, and other resources for the children in our program.  

Some of the activities you’ll lead are:

• STEM projects.

• Arts and Crafts.

• Computer literacy.

• Homework help and education support.

• Development of life skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.
  
  
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

You’re a great fit for this role if:

• You are creative, responsible, patient, kind, and caring.

• Proven experience in supporting children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities through inclusive, developmentally suitable, and trauma-informed methods. ABA-informed experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

• Enjoy working with children.  

• Have strong organizational and time management skills.

• Have a valid US driver’s license.

• Have an Associate’s degree.