Recreation Specialist

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting recreational activities for clients and their children in temporary shelter.

• Organize trips for the clients and their children according to the needs of the changing client system.

• Develop, coordinate and facilitates activities for families in temporary shelter including but not limited to: homemaking, healthy eating, shopping on a budget, financial empowerment, etc.

• Develop linkages with external recreational programs and facilities.

• Act as a liaison between the site and community based recreational resources.

• Plan and organize special facility events.

• Coordinate field trips and attendance to holiday celebrations offered in the community and by DHS.

• Work with community providers/institutionsin the development of recreational opportunities for clients,(i.e., Big Buddy programs, PAL, Big Brothers/Big Sisters), students, and others.

• Maintain contact with museums, theaters, sporting events, and other cultural programs and activities to facilitate awareness and attendance of special events for clients.

• Escort families to all events to ensure a safe and structured environment for all in attendance.

• Organize and coordinate parent/escort volunteer groups.

• Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities accordingly.

• Coordinate transportation services to and from all special events with CCS, DHS and/or others as needed.

• Maintain and submit logs of all activities (completed and upcoming).

• Other assignments and tasks may be added at the discretion of the Program Director.

• Assist in the identifying housing resources and leads for families in shelter.

• High School Diploma (or GED).

• Successfully completed 2 hour Mandated Reporter training course (Can be completed upon hire).

• At least 6 months related work experience.

• Able to work evening and weekends as needed.

• Must be a people person and have an outgoing, cheerful disposition.