What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Specialist position at Children's Home?
WHO WE ARE: The Children’s Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Children's Home in Penfield, NY is seeking energetic individuals to join our Rec. Therapy department as a Recreational Specialist. The Recreation Specialist plays a key role in creating a positive and enriching environment for children in care by fostering supportive relationships and implementing engaging recreational activities. This position involves designing and monitoring individualized recreation goals, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive recreation plans, and supervising activities both on-site and off-site. The Recreation Specialist ensures timely and professional completion of reports while contributing to the children’s growth and well-being through structured and leisure-time programming.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish positive relationships with children in care by applying TCI and CARE
- Assist with designing and implementing recreation activities.
- Create and monitor individual recreation goals for each child and report on the progress of the goal during treatment team meetings and staff meetings.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in other departments to develop a comprehensive recreation plan to provide a positive learning environment for the children in our care.
- Provide safe and responsible transports for youth and families as required by program
- Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner meeting all standards of content and professional presentation.
- Provide for the recreational needs and leisure time activities for children in care by planning and supervising activities both within and away from the unit setting.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma required
- Bachelor's Degree with educational focus preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 1 year experience working with youth required
- Valid driver's license required
BENEFITS:
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Agency-Paid CEUs, Licensure Prep Course, and Licensure Exam
- Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive health care package options, including medical, dental, and vision (some plans fully funded by the agency)
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Opportunities for Professional Development
EEO STATEMENT: The Children’s Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22
