Customer Service Specialist - Covington, United States - Newton County Schools

Description

RECREATION SPECIALIST
We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced

Recreation Specialist

to join our team Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Recreation Specialist for our City Sanctuary Facility for Families w/ Children in Staten Island, NY.

As the Recreation Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, ensuring a nurturing and enriching environment for the families at our facility.

We are looking for someone who serves as a positive role model and possesses excellent communication skills.

Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.

ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.

Homes for the Homeless, Inc.

(HFH) is a non-profit social services organization operating family shelters throughout NYC that serve as a hub of opportunity for families both residing in shelter as well as those in the neighboring community.

On-site programs range from childcare, early childhood education centers, afterschool clubs and programs, and youth recreation activities, such as sports teams, to housing assistance, case management, parenting workshops, career and job vocational training, support groups and substance abuse assistance, and family engagement and recreation events for the whole family.

We invite you to visit our website, , to learn more about our facilities and programs.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Organize family structured activities that can be enjoyed by parents and their children.
Organize and supervise team games and sporting events for families to enjoy together.
Lead arts & crafts projects.
Ensure the safety and engagement of children in assigned activities.
Assist with events, fairs, and holiday parties.
Additional duties and projects as assigned by the Director of Recreation.


REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.

Fluency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish, strongly preferred.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Experience leading activities with children, teens, and adults.

This position requires flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate program schedule and special events.


COMPENSATION/EEO:

In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employee-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, and ample personal and sick leave.

Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

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