What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camba Gardens II- HRA - Recreation Aide position at CAMBA INC?
Program Overview:
CAMBA GARDENS Phase II is a 293 unit supportive/affordable housing development located in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. 182 of these units are set aside for formerly homeless individuals and families. 108 units are for Population A individuals, chronically homeless single adults who suffer from Serious and Persistent Mental Illness or who have a co-occurring Mental Illness and Chemical Addiction (MICA). 15 units are for Population H individuals, chronically homeless single adults who have a substance abuse disorder that is the barrier to independent living and who also have a disabling clinical condition. 24 units are for Population II chronically homeless families, in which the head of household suffers from a substance abuse disorder, a disabling medical condition or HIV/AIDS.
Position Overview:
The Recreation Aide will be responsible for planning, leading, and coordinating activities to ensure the utmost enjoyment for participants. The Recreation Aides’ goal is to create a positive and inclusive environment that fosters both physical and emotional well-being.
- Maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, vendors/consultants, property management and compliance with HIPPA regulations.
- Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures.
- Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
- Assist with the teaching of physical education, arts and crafts, performing arts, music, sports, ADL or other recreational activities.
- Help plan, coordinate and facilitate social and/or peer support events for clients, including offs-site trips.
- Organize, and co-facilitate group community activities
- Assist with the design and production of aesthetic visuals for public spaces of the shelter which reflect cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes.
- At least 3 on a daily basis
- Communicate effectively with clients, CAMBA staff, community members and with funders.
- Track and keep records of equipment and supplies used.
- Ensure that recreation facilities and equipment are used properly.
- Monitor clients' progress during recreational activities and document via email, forms, etc.
- Market the program in order to recruit clients.
- Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
- Prepare marketing materials for the program, such as flyers.
- Create and maintain files for calendar, group/event attendance, and required reports.
- Input client data and client progress information into automated database.
Qualifications:
Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. and/or equivalent experience.
Minimum Experiences and Skills Required:
- Experience developing and coordinating recreational activities that reinforce a client’s desire to lead a clean/sober/independent life with a non-profit or other organization that services special needs or related populations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must be fingerprinted and obtain Criminal History Checks” (CHC) with Justice Center for the Protection of Vulnerable People with Special Needs.
- Ability to maintain fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.
- As a Mandated Reporter, you must immediately report suspected incidents/cases of abuse and neglect to the Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline at 1-855-373-2122 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.
Salary : $42,436