BRIEF SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Recreation Specialist will supervise, instruct and carry out all programs of recreation, including special events, recreational programming and trips on a campus wide base and ensures that all activities encompass the therapeutic needs of the children.

All staff are expected to:

• Uphold our Mission and Core Values and Sanctuary Commitments.

• Comply with Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures.

• Conduct all work with good faith compliance of all legal and regulations requirements.

• Maintain good attendance and report to work on time.

• Complete attendance records accurately.

• Safeguard confidential information.

• Successfully complete minimum training requirements.

• Communicate accurate information in a timely manner to supervisors.

• Accurately complete job-related documentation in a timely manner.

• Communicate in a professional manner to children, families, peers, outsides agencies/vendors.

• Demonstrate cultural competence.

• Demonstrate a willingness to take on new responsibilities and alter performance with changing needs.

• Continually seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their department and the agency.

• Organize tasks, data and work area.

• Manage time effectively.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Brief outline of essential tasks:

• Plan, arrange and conduct recreational activities that are age appropriate and developmentally appropriate taking into account abilities, interests, past experiences, etc. of assigned youth to meet their needs appropriately.

• Provide direct supervision and support to the youth and staff during designed recreational events/activities

• Promote skill development of both the residents and staff

• Coach staff to uses the recreational activities as a means of positive client engagement

• Promote integration of recreational programming with community resources and skills development

• Encourage and enhance compliance with behavioral expectations

• Structure activities/events/interventions to decrease problem behavior and increase developmentally appropriate pro-social behavior

• Participate as a member of the treatment team.

• Follow all safety regulations and requirements while supervising residents.

• Demonstrate knowledge of human development stages.

• Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical or psychological disturbances.

• Document clients’ behaviors and activities.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff

EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Humans Services with experience in Child Welfare programming and a valid NYS Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.