Overview Recreation Coordinator Thursday-Monday 3pm-11pm $23.52 Hourly A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area. Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ. The Role Under the general direction of the Program Director or Designee, The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting recreational activities for clients and their children (Family Shelter) following the prescribed curriculum. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village. Responsibilities What You Will Do • Supervises and monitors the internal and external recreation activities of the facility focusing on client engagement. • Maintains the inventory of recreation equipment and items. • Organizes trips for clients seeking cultural activities that meet the needs of the changing client system. • Plans and organizes special facility events. • Develops linkages with external recreational programs and facilities. • Act as a liaison between the site and community-based recreational resources. • Maintains trip logs for agency vehicles. • Attends on-site case reviews. Qualifications Who You Will Be • Someone with a High School or Equivalency Diploma. • Valid NYS Driver's License, with at least 5 years of licensed driving history • At least two years prior experience in providing recreation services preferably in a Human Services agency. • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. • Knowledge of DHS regulations and systems (CARES) preferred • Good interpersonal and communication skills to interact with clients, staff, and children • Knowledge of recreational programming and fundamentals of recreational sports and activities • Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR. • Willingness to utilize company vehicles to transport and escort clients as needed. • Flexibility and patience are a must for this role. • Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 90 days of employment.