Samaritan Daytop Village

New York nonprofit for treatment and housing

Recreation Coordinator

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Full-timeQueens, NY, USA$27.10 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency diploma is required.
A valid New York State driver's license and at least five years of licensed driving history are required.
At least two years of prior experience providing recreation services is required; experience in a human services agency is preferred.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds is required.
Knowledge of recreational programming and the fundamentals of recreational sports and activities is required.
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic medical records are required.
Willingness to use company vehicles to transport and escort clients as needed is required.
Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and conduct recreational activities for clients and their children in the family shelter, following the prescribed curriculum and supporting the agency's mission and goals.
Supervise and monitor the facility's internal and external recreational activities, focusing on client engagement.
Maintain the inventory of recreation equipment and items.
Organize cultural activity trips for clients based on the needs of the changing client system.
Plan and organize special facility events.
Develop linkages with external recreational programs and facilities.
Act as a liaison between the site and community-based recreational resources.
Maintain trip logs for agency vehicles.
Attend on-site case reviews.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Department of Homeless Services regulations and systems, including CARES.
Experience providing recreation services in a human services agency.

Overview

Recreation Coordinator

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$27.10 per hour

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under the general direction of the Program Director or Designee, The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting recreational activities for clients and their children (Family Shelter) following the prescribed curriculum. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

Supervises and monitors the internal and external recreation activities of the facility focusing on client engagement.
Maintains the inventory of recreation equipment and items.
Organizes trips for clients seeking cultural activities that meet the needs of the changing client system.
Plans and organizes special facility events.
Develops linkages with external recreational programs and facilities.
Act as a liaison between the site and community-based recreational resources.
Maintains trip logs for agency vehicles.
Attends on-site case reviews.

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

Someone with a High School or Equivalency Diploma.
Valid NYS Driver's License, with at least 5 years of licensed driving history
At least two years prior experience in providing recreation services preferably in a Human Services agency.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Knowledge of DHS regulations and systems (CARES) preferred
Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with clients, staff, and children
Knowledge of recreational programming and fundamentals of recreational sports and activities
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
Willingness to utilize company vehicles to transport and escort clients as needed.
Flexibility and patience are a must for this role.
Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

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About the Company

Samaritan Daytop Village

New York nonprofit for treatment and housing

Samaritan Daytop Village is a nonprofit agency that combines behavioral healthcare with housing support across New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley. Its treatment programs address addiction and mental illness through residential stays, outpatient care and medication-assisted treatment. Veterans and mothers with children receive tailored services, while peer recovery centers connect people with community support. Housing ranges from emergency shelter to permanent supportive homes, alongside case management and help finding work. The agency grew from a Queens counseling clinic opened in 1960 and has its administrative headquarters in Briarwood, New York.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Briarwood, NY
Founded: 1960

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