Recreation Specialist (Secure Detention)
Company: Berkshire Farm Center and Services
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionDescriptionJoin Our Mission
As a Secure Detention Recreation Specialist at Berkshire, this
position is responsible for organizing activities and programs
which support the constructive use of the resident's leisure time.
The organized, directed activities are designed to enhance the
individual's self - esteem, focus on the importance of appropriate
interpersonal relationships, identify and develop needed social
skills. The Recreation Specialist identifies community resources
and works with community programs so that recreation and the
constructive use of leisure time is seen as a vital step in the
process of mainstreaming children back into the community.
Sign on Bonus - $1,250Job Responsibilities -
- Our Part Time position will assist the Full-Time Recreation
Specialist to plan, coordinate, organize, supervise, and direct the
daily recreation and leisure time activities for residents
- Teaches individual esteem enhancing skills to residents,
including sportsmanship, team play and social skill
development
- Utilizes creative skills in developing and enhancing an
age-appropriate variety of physical activity, as well as quiet time
pursuits
- Maintains an appropriate, cost-effective inventory of
recreation equipment, games, et al, conducive to the individual as
well as resident group needs
- Provides leadership and structure appropriate competitive
endeavors and tournaments.
- Observes and maintains vigilance regarding the health, safety
and security of residents in all recreation endeavors
- Maintains an ongoing written recreation schedule updated as
required and adapted to resident interest
- Provides input to case managers regarding the recreation
participation of each resident
- Assumes responsibility to manage and reduce risk where it is
seen in his or her area(s) of responsibility and to report it if it
is outside of her or her area(s) of responsibility or assistance is
needed to resolve the matter, assuring that health and safety risks
are controlled or removed
Job Requirements
- Minimum a High School Diploma or GED; Associates Degree
preferred
- 2 years' experience preferred
- Ability to become TCI, First/Aid CPR certified
- Flexible schedule required including evenings and weekends
- Valid driver's requiredSchedule
- Monday - Friday (12pm-8pm)QualificationsEducationRequiredHigh
School/General Equiv Diploma or better.Equal Opportunity
Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe
contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate
against employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the
compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part
of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other
employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have
access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in
response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an
investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an
investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the
contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR
60-1.35(c)
Keywords: Berkshire Farm Center and Services, San Francisco , Recreation Specialist (Secure Detention), Other , Albany, California
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