Recreational Specialist Bilingual - English/Spanish - Rising Ground, Inc

Overview

The Unaccompanied Children Program provides temporary residential care and other supportive services to Unaccompanied Children (UC) who are under legal custody of the Federal Government. Working in collaboration with the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, the POH program provides a safe and nurturing environment for 439 youth as well as therapeutic and educational services and other supports that youth need to achieve success through an array of strength-based and targeted interventions as well as link them with family members and/or other sponsors in the United States so they are able to move forward with their lives and thrive. 

Rising Ground 

Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground has been at the forefront of evolving community needs. Driven by the belief that each of us can thrive when life has hope and opportunity, Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve. Rising Ground is headquartered in downtown Brooklyn. 

Benefits

At Rising Ground, we encourage everyone to live a healthier life. When you enroll in health care benefits — medical, dental, and vision care, you and your family can take advantage of each plan’s preventive services, which will help everyone to stay well. Another way to remain healthy is to eat right and keep active. Ultimately, we all benefit when we make the right choices, whether through diet and exercise or health care services. You can also take advantage of other important benefits, including life and accident, disability benefits, the retirement savings plan, and the employee assistance program.

Responsibilities

This position will require implementation of activities for physical education and after-school and weekend recreational programming. Activities must meet the emotional and behavioral needs of Unaccompanied Children ages 0 – 17. For this position we need someone:

• With ability to implement therapeutic recreational activities tailored to meet the emotional and behavioral needs of children ages 0-17.
• With knowledge of Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) to promote and encourage programming participation and trauma-informed care.
• Who promotes and creates an environment that supports socially appropriate behavior with youth and his/her programs team.
• Who collaborate with team members to effectively communicate youth's behavior in recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Effective written communication skills
• 1+ year experience working with youth and families.
• Bilingual a must (Spanish/English)

Annual Salary $48,000.00