Recreation Aide
Mount Vernon, NY, United States2w ago
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- Location
- Mount Vernon, NY, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2w ago
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microsoft office
About the role
Program: Mount Vernon | 240 Franklin Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550
What You'll Do
HELP USA is seeking a Recreation Aide to work with adults living in one of our temporary housing facilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and implementing a recreational program that is appropriate and meets the needs of all age groups and that will foster positive socialization and empowerment as well as the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of all program participants.
Ensuring that appropriate recreational services are available for residents with special needs, whether within existing curriculum or through service linkages
Encouraging full participation of all residents to enhance socialization in the shelter environment and to ensure maximum utilization of recreational services.
Engaging in aggressive community outreach to secure service linkages, in-kind donations, and other community resources for our residents and our program.
Developing a resource guide of free and inexpensive recreational resources in the area.
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.
Developing a budget for the recreation department including basic minimal operational needs, new needs, and “wish lists.”
You’re a great fit for this role if you have:
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience and skills.
Strong organization skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
Must be creative, responsible, patient, kind, and caring.
What You'll Do
HELP USA is seeking a Recreation Aide to work with adults living in one of our temporary housing facilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and implementing a recreational program that is appropriate and meets the needs of all age groups and that will foster positive socialization and empowerment as well as the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of all program participants.
Ensuring that appropriate recreational services are available for residents with special needs, whether within existing curriculum or through service linkages
Encouraging full participation of all residents to enhance socialization in the shelter environment and to ensure maximum utilization of recreational services.
Engaging in aggressive community outreach to secure service linkages, in-kind donations, and other community resources for our residents and our program.
Developing a resource guide of free and inexpensive recreational resources in the area.
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.
Developing a budget for the recreation department including basic minimal operational needs, new needs, and “wish lists.”
You’re a great fit for this role if you have:
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience and skills.
Strong organization skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.
Must be creative, responsible, patient, kind, and caring.