Recreation assistant job description

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 than 160 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 65,000 individuals and families each year at our 90 locations, including 10,000 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 three homeless shelters funded by New York City Department of Homeless Services. 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 165 women, approximately 37 of whom are mentally ill and chemically addicted.

Position: Recreation Assistant

Reports To: Supervisor

Location: 1245 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221

What the Recreation Assistant Does:

• Assist with the development of recreational program content.
• Organize and lead activities planned to enhance the social development of individual group members.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and maintain client confidentiality.
• Assist with the teaching of physical education, arts and crafts, performing arts, music, sports, ADL or other recreational activities.
• Help plan, coordinate and facilitate social and/or peer support events for clients.
• Assist with the design and production of aesthetic visuals for public spaces of the shelter which reflect cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes.
• Track and keep records of equipment and supplies used.
• Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) and document via progress notes.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and/or equivalent experience

CAMBA is a City contractor that provides services where employees can be expected to physically interact with members of the public. All CAMBA staff are subject to the City’s October 21, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, whether they have direct involvement with members of the public, or they support others who have direct involvement.

All new hires must provide proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons. If you are offered employment at CAMBA, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation is received and approved by CAMBA.

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Zip Code:
Houston, TX 77028 |
Location
: Northeast Houston
Employment Type
: Temporary |
Workplace Type:
On-site
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
|
Salary:
$15 an hour
Client Company:
City of Houston – Parks and Recreational Department If you are looking for the opportunity to be part of something great, look no further. The City of Houston's Parks and Recreational Department is hiring a Recreational Assistant to help oversee programs, activities, and the golf course that will help us achieve our goal of providing a highly successful public participation experience. If you enjoy serving your community and feel that this is the position for you, apply today.
Recreational Assistant Requirement

• Assist in overseeing the program to highly achieve successful public participation
• Implement indoor and outdoor recreational activities for Parks and Recreation at the community centers playgrounds and other facilities
• Assist in programming and free play for community youth
• Assist in the opening, closing, and cleaning of the facilities

Recreational Assistant
Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• No experience is required
• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds or more
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check

Company
C
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• Located near the highway for convenient access to the building
• Local Restaurants located nearby for great dining close to the building
• Great opportunity to develop skills and gain more work experience
• During your employment with ExecuTeam Staffing, you can enroll in our benefits program, including medical (3 plans to choose from), dental, disability, critical illness, life, vision, accident, and behavioral health insurance. Additional benefits include 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program!

Salary:
$15 an hour
If you feel as though this position speaks to you, then apply today!


Why
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Job Title: Recreational Therapy Assistant (Full-time, Days) - LIFE Geisinger
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Wellbeing Services
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: LIFE Geisinger Recreational Therapy Team
Date Posted: 10/12/2022
Job SummaryWorks under the direction and supervision of Recreation Therapist to create, implement, lead and adapt activities to ensure participants have a positive experience in group and individual activities.
Job Duties

• Works in conjunction with the Recreation Therapist in planning, organizing, directing, and leading therapeutic activities for participants in large and small groups.
• Adapts activities to ensure that individual participants are successful in programs.
• Assists in the development of monthly activities calendar and daily activities schedule, ensuring schedule is posted.
• Documents daily attendance and notes progress and decline in program involvement by participants.
• Assists with the purchase, organization, and storage of recreational supplies.
• Maintains inventory and distribution of participant name tags with tags coded with information regarding level of assistance and support potential for wander, and dietary restrictions needed by participant.
• Collaborates with Personal Care Assistants assigned to activities and assists with personal care needs as needed to promote the safety and comfort of participants.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

*Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm. No weekends or holidays!

*Geisinger offers comprehensive suite of healthcare benefits all starting day one of employment! This includes medical, prescription drug, vision and dental coverage. We also offer up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement and 5% contribution to your retirement plan.

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
ExperienceMinimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)
Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.