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Behavioral Health (El Regreso)
Recreation Specialist Brooklyn, NY: 9/17/2024 Job ID#: 4027 Job Category: Behavioral Health (El Regreso) Position Type: Full Time
Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico. POSITION OVERVIEW: Under supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the Recreation Specialist is responsible for all recreational activities, to promote a healthy lifestyle and provide a clean and safe environment through sports and socialization for all program residents. The Recreation Specialist will monitor all recreation activities and assist with the planning and administering of the sports, recreation and leisure socialization activities within the program as well as monitor the care and maintenance of all program equipment. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.
The salary is $24.71/hr KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implement recreational programs to ensure that residents have access to sports, recreation and leisure activities. Assist with and promote local involvement in regional and territorial programs. Administer recreation programs to ensure that programs are delivered within guidelines and budgets. Prepare a recreation plan and facilitate specialty groups as needed. Be familiar with legislation, policies, procedures and rules about sport, recreation and culture activities, events and competitions. Record information on and prepare reports concerning community programs, costs, numbers of participants and equipment and program uses. Provide monthly and yearly reports about recreation programs and opportunities. Ensure that all programs and activities are implemented according to relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Promote recreation and sport programs to ensure that residents are aware of available opportunities and activities. Maintain constant community liaison including contacts with local, regional and territorial sport and recreation organizations. Responsible for petty cash transactions related to recreation activities. Reconcile petty cash receipts on a monthly basis with the Program Director. Implement activities which promote involvement with community, interpersonal and self-care functions. Keep recreation facility in a clean and orderly condition. Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested. Keep daily attendance and document residents' participation in activities. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) to Three (3) years previous relevant experience in a Behavioral Health environment required. Bilingual Spanish Required High School Diploma or an equivalent related field required. Associate Degree required or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred. Valid New York State Driver License required. Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making. Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion. Must be able to multi-task with strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form. Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $24.71 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
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Recreation Specialist Brooklyn, NY: 9/17/2024 Job ID#: 4027 Job Category: Behavioral Health (El Regreso) Position Type: Full Time
Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico. POSITION OVERVIEW: Under supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the Recreation Specialist is responsible for all recreational activities, to promote a healthy lifestyle and provide a clean and safe environment through sports and socialization for all program residents. The Recreation Specialist will monitor all recreation activities and assist with the planning and administering of the sports, recreation and leisure socialization activities within the program as well as monitor the care and maintenance of all program equipment. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job.
The salary is $24.71/hr KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implement recreational programs to ensure that residents have access to sports, recreation and leisure activities. Assist with and promote local involvement in regional and territorial programs. Administer recreation programs to ensure that programs are delivered within guidelines and budgets. Prepare a recreation plan and facilitate specialty groups as needed. Be familiar with legislation, policies, procedures and rules about sport, recreation and culture activities, events and competitions. Record information on and prepare reports concerning community programs, costs, numbers of participants and equipment and program uses. Provide monthly and yearly reports about recreation programs and opportunities. Ensure that all programs and activities are implemented according to relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Promote recreation and sport programs to ensure that residents are aware of available opportunities and activities. Maintain constant community liaison including contacts with local, regional and territorial sport and recreation organizations. Responsible for petty cash transactions related to recreation activities. Reconcile petty cash receipts on a monthly basis with the Program Director. Implement activities which promote involvement with community, interpersonal and self-care functions. Keep recreation facility in a clean and orderly condition. Organize and obtain supplies and equipment as requested. Keep daily attendance and document residents' participation in activities. Other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) to Three (3) years previous relevant experience in a Behavioral Health environment required. Bilingual Spanish Required High School Diploma or an equivalent related field required. Associate Degree required or Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred. Valid New York State Driver License required. Ability to use business acumen to exercise good judgment and decision-making. Ability to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and discretion. Must be able to multi-task with strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form. Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor under pressure, and operate with a keen sense of urgency and commitment to quality. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $24.71 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
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