Recreation Specialist - Cassadaga
Company: Career Systems Development Corporation
Location: Cassadaga
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Description:Job Summary: The Recreation specialist is
responsible for the recreation/non-vocational activities of
assigned students Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists students in adjusting to Center life to enhance student
retention by providing supervision, behavior modification,
counseling, and by acting as a positive role model and mentor.
- Conducts daily checks of assigned work area to ensure the
Safety of all students. Documents and reports all Facility / Safety
related issues
- Ensures that student needs are met in a timely professional
manner with the highest degree of customer service in mind.
- Adheres to all PRH and CSD policies and procedures, and the
Center Operating Procedures.
- Prepares reports and forms and documents in CIS case notes and
files observations of student's behavior, performance, notable
information or events, and progress towards achieving goals and
objectives.
- Maintains confidentiality but reports significant events or
situations immediately through approved channels to ensure the
health, safety, and well-being of students and staff, and to ensure
that required reporting occurs, and that students receive emergency
services as needed.
- Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance to students in
the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
- May conduct required Student Committee meetings within the
Department
- Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and
maintained in accordance with Center, CSD, and DOL standards,
including conducting quarterly property counts, submitting property
relocation requests, may serve as a property custodian, and submits
maintenance requests as needed.
- Organizes, conducts, and directs recreation/non-vocational
activities.
- Supervises student recreation/non-vocational activities on and
off center
- Assists in the planning and formulation of student
recreation/avocational activities with special emphasis on the
safety aspects of each activity.
- May order supplies and equipment.
- Instructs assists and encourages the students' participation in
recreation/avocational equipment.
- Coaches or supervises various sports activities.
- May conduct water safety training and supervise swimming and
watersport activities (Lifeguard Certification Required).
- Can lead larger recreational trips including bus trips (CDL
required).
- Attends required staff training sessions as required.
- Performs other duties as
assigned.Requirements:Qualifications:Minimum: Associates degree or
one-year related experience working with youth.Preferred:
Bachelor's degree. Must obtain and maintain lifeguard
certification. A CDL bus driver's license. Experience as a coach,
arts & crafts, performing arts.Knowledge: Must obtain and maintain
current CPR/First Aid Certification. Must possess a valid State
driver's license. Knowledge of various recreation/avocation
activities. Ability to effectively relate to student population.
Ability to motivate students. High energy level; enthusiasticThis
is an afternoon and evening Full-Time position with
benefits.PM22PI202129188
Keywords: Career Systems Development Corporation, Buffalo , Recreation Specialist - Cassadaga, Other , Cassadaga, New York
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