The West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) is a community-based organization whose mission is to provide safe, affordable housing with supportive services within a residential setting which enhances the independence and dignity of each person. WSFSSH develops, manages, and provides housing for low- income older persons, many of whom live with mental illness and/or have experienced homelessness. WSFSSH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Recreation Specialist
The Recreation Specialist is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive program, addressing the social, educational, recreational, and spiritual needs of the residents.
Responsibilities:
- Working with staff and residents, gather information on resident interests and needs related to activities.
- Design comprehensive program of social, educational, recreational and spiritual activities
- Identify community resources that can enhance resident programs.
- Foster participation of residents in activities and event in the larger community.
- Foster the planning and running of birthday and holiday celebrations.
- Facilitate and/or lead group activities
- Provide individual services to residents as needed.
- Facilitate trips and outings for residents.
- Responsible for providing a monthly activity calendar and posting it in the facility.
- Outreach to residents to acquaint them with all activities, and encourage their participation
- Participate in resident meetings as requested by supervisor.
- Maintain all client forms accurately and complete them in a timely manner.
- Complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant government regulations including DOH, and OMH requirements.
- Maintain all public bulletin boards.
- Responsible for the purchase of program supplies and completion of all necessary record keeping related to these expenditures.
- Work closely with all residents and staff to monitor effectiveness of program.
Other
- Work as member of team to establish and maintain high level of care and respect for and communication with residents
- Work cooperatively with other staff members
- Share information about resident progress, needs and problems with appropriate staff in a timely manner.
- Attend training sessions and conferences as assigned by supervisor
- Crisis Intervention as needed
- Implement emergency procedures as necessary
- Assist with other duties as directed.
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Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Higher education preferred.
- Experience in recreation and/or activities
- Fluency, oral and written, in Spanish required
- Able to speak, read and write English (as required by DSS regulation 487.9.13)
- At least 18 years of age.