Summer Youth Recreation and Development Specialist

This is a 10-week seasonal position beginning June 25, 2025 through September 2, 2025.

WHO ARE WE: The LaSalle School is a highly regarded, and nationally accredited provider of therapeutic, educational, and supportive services designed to accomplish positive, personal growth and lasting change in the lives of youth and families in need. With over a quarter of our staff employed for over 10 years with the agency, many of our employees find this work to be extremely fulfilling and choose to make this a lifelong career. Here at LaSalle, we take pride in our people who share our commitment to the core values of integrity, mutual respect, fairness, and communication. LaSalle School offers competitive compensation and benefits, excellent learning, and development opportunities.

WHO YOU CAN BECOME: The Summer Youth Recreation and Development Specialist (YRDS) is a summer employment, 40 hour a week, assists with the delivery of a variety of recreational opportunities including campus-based activities, enrichment programs, outdoor adventure activities, arts and crafts, field trips, fishing, camping, hiking, and other age-appropriate recreational activities. They also work directly with the residents assigned to a particular division to ensure that the daily programs and routines are carried out and may be utilized to fulfill Residential Staff needs in dorms. The Summer YRDS is responsible for providing a safe, therapeutic residential experience for all youth during each assigned shift by consistently implementing strategies.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Active supervision of youth to maintain the safety and well-being of all youth, including to assist to provide a positive, clean, safe, and therapeutic environment.
• Act as a member of the team to coordinate youth daily tasks and recreational activities.
• Work closely with all team members to formulate and see that treatment plans are supported, and positive youth development experiences are incorporated in all activities.
• Develop a working knowledge of each resident and works to support his progress in treatment; review information and maintain knowledge regarding issues and important developments of each youth, treatments plans, safety plans, and Individual Crisis Management Plans (ICMP) within the division.
• Arrive on time and ready to fulfill responsibilities as scheduled.
• Maintain a level of professionalism necessary to demonstrate appropriate support of youth, including but not limited to appropriate communication, appropriate appearance, and dress, acting as a role model to youth, etc.
• Establish positive working relationships with members of the division and recreation teams, as well as staff in other departments, who share the responsibility of providing treatment and educational services to residents.
• Demonstrate an awareness of trauma informed care and provide the support and guidance necessary for each resident to feel safe and welcome.
• Aware of the daily census and maintains vigilance regarding any youth’s whereabouts on campus.
• Maintains an awareness of each youth’s frame of mind and ability to appropriately engage in program activities.
• Participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions and skill development opportunities.
• Demonstrate competency with implementation of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) strategies, including interventions as identified in ICMP for each youth.
• Apply, as necessary, skills learned in training including TCI, CPR/First Aid, Defensive Driving, Documentation, Boundaries, et al.
• Encourage each resident to participate in routines and activities, as appropriate.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in a professional manner, including timesheets, daily log, communication log, incident reports, phone logs, and any other reports and forms as expected.
• Communicate information related to youth activities, division happenings, high risk behaviors, and other related information in a timely and professional manner both verbally and via documentation to ensure that supervisors, managers, and colleagues are aware of any pressing issues which impact the safety and well-being of any youth.
• Follow all guidelines and procedures related to position.
• Ensure appropriate professional use and maintenance of all security devices, monitors, phones, and other job-related equipment.
• Perform special assignments and other duties as needed in any division or for specific youth.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Valid NYS Driver License
• High School diploma or equivalent

WHO ARE YOU:

• Mature demeanor, good judgment.
• Enthusiasm.
• Professional attitude.
• Knowledge of all guidelines related to job responsibilities.
• Familiarity with variety of recreation activities, individual and team sports, experiential learning strategies, outdoor and wilderness skills, good sportsmanship.
• Demonstrate commitment to agency philosophy and mission.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 3 paid holidays and 3 sick days.
• 403b option available to staff - 100% contribution is employee responsibility.
• Necessary training – 100% covered by LaSalle – to be successful in the new position. Such training includes, but is not limited to, essential documentation and TCI.
• Employee Assistance Program (Capital EAP)
• Join us for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner in the cafeteria at no cost to the employee during your shift/breaks at LaSalle.
• There is an opportunity to work prior to or after the summer period.

... AND THIS IS WHAT WE STAND FOR:

At LaSalle School, we are committed to fostering an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just values but integral parts of our culture. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for job opportunities within our organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to be fair and unbiased, reflecting our belief that embracing diversity strengthens our workplace and enriches our community. Join our team and be part of an organization that values and celebrates the contributions of every individual.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.50 - $19.24 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19