Vocational Recreational Coordinator (Bilingual)

Job Description

Job Description

About us

Dynamic Service Solutions (DSS) is a mission-driven organization partnering with federal and local agencies to deliver high-quality human services, staffing, and program support nationwide. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate service.

We’re seeking compassionate professionals to join our Children First Residential Care Program, where you’ll provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in a safe and supportive environment. Your work will help children move toward stability and family reunification. If you are passionate about serving vulnerable populations and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our mission-focused team.

Many roles require fluency in English and Spanish. Explore opportunities in our Career Center and make a difference where it matters most.

Vocational Recreational Coordinator Job Summary

The Vocational Recreational Coordinator is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and directing of a wide and varied scope of activities and programming which meet the spiritual, cultural, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical, and environmental needs of the youth in care. The Vocational/Recreational coordinator is assigned to meet the needs, and to develop vocational curriculum, recreation and leisure plans, acculturation services, and celebration of cultural-specific events and holidays. Overall, the Vocational Recreational coordinator supports the Direct Care Department by scheduling, coordinating, supervising, and developing all the events and documentation of all activities after educational hours and weekends.

Essential Functions

1. Plan, schedule and coordinate recreational opportunities for the service population.
2. Maintain a safe and orderly environment for the service while they are engaged in activities under the direction of this position.
3. Develop and implement a monthly recreational activity calendar and purchases items for “La Tiendita.”
4. Ensure that needed recreational supplies and equipment are available for recreational Activities.
5. Document each child’s progress in recreational activities in monthly and quarterly reports.
6. Coordinate ORR activities including but not limited to group, physical, vocational, and recreational activities.
7. Provide clear verbal directions and guidelines during recreational activities.
8. Assist staff with supervision of the service population during recreational activities.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Preferred Education/Work Experience:

Level : High School Diploma or a GED

1. Associate degree is preferred but not required.
2. Two (2) to four (4) years of ORR Residential Care Services experience or progressive employment experience in the behavioral sciences, human services, or social services field is required.
3. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, OneDrive) with the ability to learn new software.
4. Must be able to perform duties in a professional manner, obey the law, avoid conflicts of interest, and always make the wellbeing of the youth your number one priority.
5. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the value of cultural diversity, including the ability to develop systems and practices that are inclusive of diverse staff members and responsive to the cultural needs of the youth population served.
6. Ability to read, write and converse proficiently in Spanish and English and the ability to translate written Spanish into English require.
7. Ability to collaborate with peers, colleagues, and others to achieve mission goals and objectives.

Equivalent Education/Work Experience:

N/A

Work Location:

Houston, TX 77033

Language Requirement:

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Working Conditions/Physical Efforts

The Vocational Recreational Coordinator is required to maintain a flexible, organized, and efficient work schedule and is subject to work extended hours, weekends, and be on-call. Travel as needed for trainings, conferences or to transport youth to destinations located within the U.S.

Work is performed mostly in a residential facility setting. Some overnight travel, public speaking, evening and weekend work are requirements of the position. Regular computer works also required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; reach; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Benefits package medical, dental, vision, HSA, DCFSA and 401 K retirement plan. Life and Disability Plans and other supplemental plans. Student Loan Assistance plan.
• Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
• Professional development opportunities; ongoing training in best practices, and leadership.
• Mission-driven work in a collaborative, supportive team.

Why Join DSS

Our people are our greatest strength while empowering communities through compassion, structure, and service . We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, and clear pathways for advancement. We actively promote and encourage team members to apply for internal opportunities, helping you build a long-term career while expanding your skills and leadership potential. When you join DSS, you become part of a supportive organization that invests in your development and values your impact.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

We participate in E-Verify.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dynamic Service Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, age, military/veteran status, parental status, or other non-merit factors. Dynamic Service Solutions is also committed to complying with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.