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Recreation Counselor - CRD009 - Mon-Fri 3PM-11PMJob DetailsJob LocationDix Hills Community Residence - Dix Hills, NY Position TypeFull-Time Education LevelHigh School Salary Range$21.75 - $21.75 Hourly Travel PercentageNone Job ShiftEvening and Overnight Job CategoryNonprofit - Social Services Job DescriptionPosition Summary: The Recreation Counselor work’s to provide opportunities for the youth of WellLife Network’s Community Residence program to engage in pro-social activities and skill building activities that can be easily replicated by the youth’s family. This includes helping youth develop skills to meet the stressors of life in appropriate stress relieving activities. This also includes providing opportunities for the youth to challenge themselves emotionally, mentally, physically, socially, and creatively in order to grow as individuals and function in life to their fullest capacity. This position reports to the Program Director. Essential Accountabilities: OPERATIONAL
Activity Planning: Organize and document a diverse monthly calendar of recreational activities in collaboration with youth. Submit proposed and actual calendars as scheduled.
Skill Development: Create and submit skill-building activity sheets for community outings.
Budget Management: Oversee the budget for recreational activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Supply Management: Purchase recreational supplies with approval, maintaining inventory organization.
Communication: Relay necessary information to staff for program implementation and develop community relations to support the program.
Individualized Resident Care: Offer tailored supervision and care for each resident, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Behavioral Modeling: Demonstrate positive behaviors and embody the program’s core values to influence residents constructively.
Strength-Based Practices: Utilize strength-based techniques to foster resilience and asset-building among the youth.
Skill Development: Assess and instruct residents in daily and independent living skills, while also tracking their progress.
Therapeutic Environment: Maintain a nurturing and therapeutic milieu, encouraging appropriate socialization and emotional growth.
Crisis Intervention and Behavioral Support: Provide behavioral support, employ crisis intervention strategies as needed, and utilize therapeutic practices in all interactions
Household Management: Create a homely atmosphere, showing responsibility in carrying out household duties alongside residents.
Service Planning: Actively participate in the development and review of service plans, aligning with individual goals and objectives.
Trauma-Informed Care: Apply trauma-sensitive practices in all interactions and care provided to residents.
Transport and Supervision: Accompany residents to various appointments and activities, providing necessary supervision and transportation.
Family Engagement: Promote and facilitate family involvement and potential reunification, maintaining regular communication and employing strength-based strategies.
Counseling Support: Offer both formal and informal counseling and support to residents, contributing to their emotional and social development.
Medication Management: Ensure strict adherence to prescribed medication regimens for each resident.
Behavioral Support: Aid residents in managing their behavior and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Reporting: Promptly report any incidents or unusual occurrences to the supervisor and complete required documentation.
Documentation: Ensure all assigned reporting and documentation are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
Residential Upkeep: Assist with residence upkeep, including general cleaning, laundry, shopping, meal planning and preparation, and coach residents in these skills.
Training Participation: Engage in staff meetings, in-service, and OMH trainings as mandated.
Ad Hoc Tasks and Organizational Commitment: Willingly attend unique events, such as the annual Family Bonds retreat, and perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating a versatile and dedicated approach to the comprehensive well-being of the youth and the overarching mission of the organization.
Job QualificationsThe Recreation Counselor will be required to have a High School Diploma, and experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders. Must have a valid New York State driver's license. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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