What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Coordinator position at Family Services of Westchester?
Family Services of Westchester (FSW) provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives. With 50 innovative programs, FSW serves 30,000 individuals annually in Westchester County, New York.
Founded in 1954, Family Services of Westchester is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian social services agency. Family Services of Westchester are seeking a Recreation Coordinator to join our team. As a Recreation Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing recreational activities for individuals or groups in a variety of settings.
Duties:
- Coordinate and develop community recourses for recreation, educational and vocational services.
- Schedule and implement daily recreation activities for youth, on & off site.
- Provide direct care supervision to youth in order to monitor, train and support positive gains in child activities of daily living
- Provide individualized care to each resident in a therapeutic milieu
- Prompt positive social interactions based on the individual treatment plan for each child and family.
Requirements
- Associates of Arts with 2 years experience working in childrens residential or psychiatric setting
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 2 years experience in recreation programming or related field
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Must be bilingual
If you have a passion for recreation programming and enjoy working with people of all ages, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
There are a variety of benefits to joining Family Services of Westchester, an organization with over 65 years of history impacting vulnerable communities. In addition to the opportunity to connect with and help thousands of residents in Westchester County, FSW offers its employees an inspiring, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403(b) for full-time employees.
At FSW, we enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace that prioritizes our clients and the communities we serve. If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of people across the communities of Westchester, and if the position of Recreation Coordinator speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to social service, please submit your resume and cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.
FSW is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000
