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Recreation Specialist

HELP USA
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026

Program: Hamilton Hotel | 30 Hamilton Place, Manhattan, NY 10031

What You’ll Do

As a Recreation Specialist, you will work under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator and with school-age children living in one of our temporary family shelters, and lead them in developmentally appropriate activities. You’ll also participate in community outreach to obtain in-kind donations, service linkages, and other resources for the children in our program.  

Some of the activities you’ll lead are:

  • STEM projects.

  • Arts and Crafts.

  • Computer literacy.

  • Homework help and education support.

  • Development of life skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.

  • Performing other duties as assigned by supervisory staff.

You’re a great fit for this role if you:

  • Are creative, responsible, patient, kind, and caring.

  • Enjoy working with children.  

  • Have strong organizational and time management skills 

  • Have a valid US driver’s license.

  • Have an Associate’s degree.

Compensation

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

We Have  GREAT BENEFITS!

  • Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
  • Generous Paid Time Off! 
  • 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
  • And More! 

Who We Are

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non-profit homeless services providers and low-income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.

EOE. A Drug-Free Workplace. 



Salary : $20

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