Recreation Aide

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.

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 and complete a CAMBA Incident Report.