Recreation Aide, Broadway House Women's Shelter - CAMBA : Job Details

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing.The Broadway House Women's Shelter in Bushwick serves 200 women, approximately 100 of whom are mentally ill and chemically addicted.Position: Recreation AideReports To: Recreation SupervisorLocation: Bold LocationWhat The Recreation Aide Does:+ Assist with the teaching of physical education, arts and crafts, performing arts, music, sports, ADL or other recreational activities.+ Assist in planning, coordination and implementation of recreation goals and objectives.+ Assist with the design and production of aesthetic visuals for public spaces of the shelter which reflect cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes.+ Market and publicize recreational activities and events to recruit and engage clients.+ Prepare marketing materials for the program.+ Help plan, coordinate and facilitate social and/or peer support events/activities for clients.+ Promote, organize, and co-facilitate group community activities.+ Communicate effectively with clients, CAMBA staff, community members, volunteers and funders.+ Assist in maintaining equipment and materials in a neat and organized fashion.+ Maintain accurate records of recreation supplies, activities and/or events+ Ensure that recreational equipment is used properly.+ Escort clients as needed.+ Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) and document via progress notes.+ Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.+ May input client data and client progress information into automated database.Minimum Education/Experience Required:+ High school diploma or G.E.D. or equivalent experienceOther Requirements:+ May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified.+ May be required to become certified in overdose preventionCompensation: $17 hourlyWhen salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.Powered by JazzHR