Recreational Specialist at The Child Center of NY

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Arts, Wellness, Recreation, Education, Youth Development, Workshop Facilitation, Trauma-Informed Care, Communication, Empathy, Flexibility, Creativity, Mentorship, Emotional Expression, Group Engagement, Cultural Expression, Personal Growth

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Weekend Recreational Specialist – Per Diem Brooklyn Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) Position Type: Per-Diem; 8-16 hours weekly Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (8hourshifts) Reports To: Creative Arts Director Position Summary The Weekend Activity Specialist plays a key role in supporting the therapeutic goals of the RTF by providing engaging, skill-based weekend workshops and activities to youth ages12–18. Specialists are responsible fordelivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and age-appropriate programming that supports healing, creativity, and personal growth in a safe, welcoming environment. Key Responsibilities - Facilitateinteractive workshops on weekends (e.g., art, music, dance, mindfulness, fitness, creative writing, cultural expression) - Bring a specific skillset to life in ways that are accessible, therapeutic, and empowering for youth with complex trauma histories - Foster a safe space for emotional expression and group engagement through structured activities - Coordinate with unit staff to ensure safe supervision and therapeutic framing - Support youth recruitment in collaboration with unit leaders and social work team - Provide post-session feedback regarding attendance, participation,and impactfollowing each session. Preferred Qualifications - Background in arts, wellness, recreation, education, or youth development - Experience facilitatingworkshops or youth engagement in group settings - Commitment to trauma-informed care and strengths-based approaches - Clear communication, empathy, and flexibility in dynamic environments This Role Is ForYou If You… ✔ Are passionate about empowering youth through creativity and mentorship ✔ Have a special skill or practice you’reeager to share with purpose ✔ Thrive in weekend work and value relationship-based facilitation ✔ Understand the importance of consistency, warmth, and positive modeling To Apply: Please submityour resume and a brief note about your skill area or proposed workshop(s) to ninagrae@childcenterny.org.

Responsibilities

The Weekend Activity Specialist facilitates engaging, skill-based workshops and activities for youth aged 12-18. They ensure a safe and therapeutic environment while coordinating with unit staff and providing feedback post-session.