Recreation Youth Support Counselor

LOCATION: Syosset, NY

REPORTS TO: Recreation Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: L.I. Residential Programs Recreation

SCHEDULE: Full Time Onsite

$1,000 Hiring Incentive

AGENCY BACKGROUND:

MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop.

their full potential.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation YSC supervises clients, provides a safe and secure environment and applies Agency approved verbal de-escalation techniques and physical intervention, if needed. Shifts assigned may vary and change according to Agency needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record for most positions No specific experience is required; however, prior experience with children and adolescents is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients.
• Plan, arrange and conduct therapeutic recreational activities that are age appropriate and developmentally appropriate considering abilities, interests, past experiences, etc. to meet their needs appropriately.
• Supervise clients’ attendance/participation at structured activities in the gym, club room, field and community.
• Supervise, referee, officiate and/or coach athletic events, intramurals, tournaments, and community teams.
• Demonstrate knowledge of human development stages.
• Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical or psychological disturbances.
• Document clients’ behaviors and activities.
• Safely transport clients to scheduled recreation events.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

• A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family.
• 403B retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays)
• Free employee assistance program through National EAP
• Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
• Training to support professional and personal development.
• Employee wellness program
• Employee recognition activities

Hourly Range:
$20/hr.
Hiring bonus of $1,000 after 500 worked hours

MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Salary : $20 - $1,000