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Recreation Specialist

HELP USA
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 23 days
Location

New York, NY 10008, US

Salary

$20.4 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

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  • The Hamilton Hotel is seeking a Recreation Specialist to work with school-age children in temporary family shelters under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator.
  • The role involves leading developmentally appropriate activities such as STEM projects, arts and crafts, computer literacy, and homework help.
  • Candidates should have an Associate's degree and a valid US driver's license, along with strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Compensation will meet or exceed the applicable minimum wage and includes benefits such as health insurance, generous paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.
  • HELP USA is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to combating homelessness and supporting at-risk populations, with a workforce of 1400 employees.

Program: Hamilton Hotel | 30 Hamilton Place, Manhattan, NY 10031

What You’ll Do

As a Recreation Specialist, you will work under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator and with school-age children living in one of our temporary family shelters, and lead them in developmentally appropriate activities. You’ll also participate in community outreach to obtain in-kind donations, service linkages, and other resources for the children in our program.  

Some of the activities you’ll lead are:

  • STEM projects.

  • Arts and Crafts.

  • Computer literacy.

  • Homework help and education support.

  • Development of life skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.

  • Performing other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

You’re a great fit for this role if you:

  • Are creative, responsible, patient, kind, and caring.

  • Enjoy working with children.  

  • Have strong organizational and time management skills 

  • Have a valid US driver’s license.

  • Have an Associate’s degree.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

We Have  GREAT BENEFITS!

  • Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
  • Generous Paid Time Off! 
  • 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
  • And More! 

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace. 






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