Recreation Specialist

Program: New Horizons | 188-190 Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 

What You'll Do

HELP USA is seeking a Recreation Aide to work with adults living in one of our temporary housing facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing a recreational program that is appropriate and meets the needs of all age groups and that will foster positive socialization and empowerment as well as the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of all program participants.

• Ensuring that appropriate recreational services are available for residents with special needs, whether within existing curriculum or through service linkages

• Encouraging full participation of all residents to enhance socialization in the shelter environment and to ensure maximum utilization of recreational services.

• Engaging in aggressive community outreach to secure service linkages, in-kind donations, and other community resources for our residents and our program.

• Developing a resource guide of free and inexpensive recreational resources in the area.

• Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.

• Developing a budget for the recreation department including basic minimal operational needs, new needs, and “wish lists.”

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience and skills.

• Strong organization skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.

• Must be creative, responsible, patient, kind, and caring.