Job Details: Job Location: Woodhull Residence - Brooklyn, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $40000.00 - $45000.00Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Comunilife Inc. is looking to fill a Recreational Counselor position for its Brooklyn Congregate Program. The Recreational Counselor is responsible for the provision, planning and coordination of recreational  activities at the program. They are responsible for the assessment and recommendation for  appropriate activities; lead and co-lead activity groups and encourage clients’ participation in  community events. They will also be responsible for planning and coordinating special events and  holidays activities as well as provide recreation related trainings to staff. This position is eligible to participate in Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package.   Essential Duties: Develop and implement recreational program.  Provide assistance with activities for daily  living as it relates to the use of recreational activities to clients to increase their capacity for  independent living  Develop and implement weekly recreational activities including arts & crafts, games,  music and other activities based on client population needs  Coordinate field trips and outings, i.e., movies, plays, concerts and sporting events  Document clients’ progress and participation in the chart  Establish network of community resources that will provide recreational therapeutic  activities  Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings, as required    Collaborates with Case Manager and/or Substance Abuse or Mental Health Counselors in  the development of recreation related long and short term goals as needed Provide recreation related training and instruction to staff Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirement(s)  Bachelor’s Degree preferred with at least two years experience, AA degree with 3 years experience or HS degree with 5 years experience. Experience with HIV/AIDS afflicted individuals, chronic mental illness, substance abuse individuals and their families a plus  Bilingual skills in English/Spanish a plus    Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.