Part-Time Recreation Specialist (PCS)

OBJECTIVE: The Part-Time Recreation Specialist position will help in the planning and implementation of Therapeutic Arts and Recreation programming for the youth at the Edenwald Center. Their goal will be to make sure every youth has a program conducive to that youth's needs and goals as indicated in their treatment plan.

SCHEDULE: Up to 30 hours week

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

• In collaboration with the young people and interdisciplinary team, develop therapeutic art and recreation programming for assigned residential cottages
• Design activities and create comprehensive therapeutic activities calendars to meet all youths’ needs and interests
• Design and facilitate Psychosocial Rehabilitation groups for billing to Medicaid Managed Care
• Plan cottage trips and outings in the community
• Plan and execute campus special event, including holiday celebrations and awards dinners
• Facilitate activities including but not limited to providing supervision and guidance to youth
• Track activity attendance
• Write group notes for activities/groups and enter notes into appropriate database(s)
• Oversee the ticketing, transportation, supplies, funds, and logistics for on and off campus activities
• Responsible for overseeing and tracking the monthly expenditures of activities and supplies for assigned cottages

ANCILLARY TASKS:

• Assist with volunteer events
• Collaborate with other clinical and support services
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the PCS recreation buildings, vehicle, and equipment
• Maintain youth safety in conjunction with other staff
• Provide backup to the Recreation Coordinator during his/her absence
• Achieve and maintain any required certifications (ie: TCI, CPR/First-Aid)
• Take on special projects as assigned by the Recreation Coordinator and/or Director of Campus Clinical Support Services

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays
• High School Diploma or GED with relevant work experience required. Some college or BA/BS preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk youth, youth in foster care, or youth with mental health challenges strongly preferred
• Experience coordinating recreation activities, youth development activities, and facilitating groups strongly preferred
• Computer literacy required
• Solid organization skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with clients and teams that are culturally and professionally diverse
• NY, NJ, CT driver’s license required
• Must pass Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training