Recreation and Wellness Services Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Educational Alliance brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities. We are a place where everyone is welcome and where progress is powered one relationship at a time. We are proud of our legacy as a Jewish organization, and we provide high-quality, transformational services and programs to all New Yorkers through our network of community centers on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and East Village. As we have for 130 years, we offer best-in-class programming–now across 15 sites—focusing on a mix of education, health and wellness, arts and culture, and civic engagement

The Center for Recovery and Wellness takes a holistic, strengths-based approach to recovery and wellness that responds to the distinct needs of each individual. Programs include residential and outpatient addiction treatment, recovery services, prevention education, and community programming. CRW offers culturally competent, evidence-based programs and services that strengthen individuals and communities, enhance resiliency, and foster lasting recovery.

We are seeking a full-time Coordinator of Recreation and Wellness to coordinate and deliver recreational services in the Trauma Informed Modified Therapeutic Community. The Coordinator of Recreation and Wellness Services will promote the well-being of our residents through planned structured recreational and wellness activities for the 100 bed, OASAS licensed residential treatment facility. S/he will work in an integrated fashion with other clinical program staff to provide effective individualized services and interventions that meet the health and wellness plans, and treatment plan goals and objectives for residents. S/he will help residents learn how to utilize their strengths to deal with the many problems related to chemical dependency and develop the skills necessary to allow them to function as valuable members of the community without the use of drugs or alcohol.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Services with Credential

• Deliver individual and group recreation and wellness activities in line with modified trauma informed therapeutic community model.
• Monitors participation in all wellness and recreational residential services with appropriate communication and interventions applied for noncompliance.
• Conducts Recreation and Wellness committee meetings with residents in line with trauma informed modified therapeutic community model.
• Coordinate and deliver recreational and wellness services; including onsite and offsite recreation and wellness activities, caseload activities, and follows procedures for investigating safety issues, managing any with appropriate written incident reporting and verbal communication.

Counseling

• Conduct group and individual recreation and wellness counseling sessions with residents.
• Support the residents in developing skills for self-sustaining wellness/socialization
• Utilize strength-based counseling and MI spirit as well as employ effective behavioral modification strategies.
• Supervise and assist residents during recreational and wellness functions

Treatment

• Act as recreation and wellness expert for participation in treatment planning led by the clinical counselor with the support multidisciplinary team
• Communicate any outcomes of individual or group interventions to the clinical team members involved in the residents’ treatment and/or wellness plan.

Administrative

• Provide documented sign in and out logs for recreational activities, including trips.
• Document all interventions and wellness plans in the clinical record as per 820 and CARF standards
• Utilize self-administered screening tools to measure progress towards health and wellness goals
• Dispense metro cards to residents as needed for recreation trips.
• Participate in house meetings and staff meetings, as well as case conference as needed.
• Communicate pertinent information in Staff on duty log
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in weekly coaching and supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science or in therapeutic recreation required
• One (1) year of related work experience in a Residential Therapeutic Community setting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma informed practices, cognitive behavioral treatment, and behavior modification in practice
• Weekend availability required.
• Current adult CPR and First Aide certifications required.
• Leadership and coaching skills to facilitate buy in from various partners in agency, including residential population
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a broad variety of people, including other team members and management.
• Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Electronic Health records.
• Personal Training and fitness experience a plus

BENEFITS

• Generous PTO policy
• Competitive Salary
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plans
• Discount Perks for Movies, Broadway Shows, and Amusement Parks, Etc.
• Free Gym Membership to our MCC FITNESS & 14TH ST Y Gym
• Discounts to programs at Educational Alliance

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position

EEO Info

Educational Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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