Recreation Coordinator, Atlantic House Men's Shelter

Who We Are : CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive.

We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in : Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services.

We reach more than 73,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways.

More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are in living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.

7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA's Atlantic House is located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn serves 200 single men at any given time.

The majority of these clients are diagnosed with mental illness, some dually with chemical addictions as well. Position : Recreation Coordinator Reports To : Director of Social Services Location : 2402 Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11233 What the Recreation Coordinator Does : Organize and lead therapeutic / recreational / ADL activities to enhance the social development of individual group members.

Facilitate and / or teach physical education, arts, music, or drama. Plan and organize activities to maximize program contract's goals and performance targets.

Design and produce aesthetic visuals for public spaces of the shelter which reflect cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes.

Maintain and post a weekly and / or monthly calendar of all client programmatic activities occurring internally and externally.

Design and produce aesthetic visuals for public spaces of the shelter which reflect cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes.

Maintain and post a weekly and / or monthly calendar of all client programmatic activities occurring internally and externally.

Lead and participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested. Requirements : Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.

S.W.) and / or equivalent experience. Licensed Master’s degree in Art Therapy preferred. (A license is required of these Master's Degrees : Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling, Counseling / Guidance, Art Therapy).

Other Requirements : May be required to become First Aid / CPR certified. May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.

Bi-lingual preferred. Compensation : $50,000 - $53,000 annually When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program.

The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and / or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status : Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR