Direct Support Professional/Recreational Counselor LLEP

Position: Recreational Counselor/Direct Support Professional

Department: Lifelong Enrichment Program- DOHMH - 70200

Report to: Program Director

Location: 691 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY

Hours: Full Time – 35 hours per week; Day shift M-F

Salary Range : $36,400 to $36,400.00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

A recreation counselor in our Lifelong Enrichment Program engages individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, ages 18 and older, in social and recreational activities/groups. They research resources, programs, and other services for individuals. They are responsible to complete and/or maintain required documentation to meet audit standards.

Responsibilities:

• Engage participants in social, health/wellness, recreational, exploratory discussion and other activities/groups based on their interests onsite and community based.

• Provide computer assisted learning and communication.

• Obtain setting-up and cleaning-up refreshments and materials.

• Complete required documentation to meet audit standards from DOHMH.

• Assist with the location of resources, programs, and other services for individuals.

• Create a monthly schedule of activities.

• Create and implement artistic ideas for weekly sessions

• Additional task maybe assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Associates degree preferred

• Previous experience or knowledge in the I/DD field is a plus

• Work or life experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus

• Must have good interpersonal and verbal communication skills including ability to problem-solve

• Experience with developing and creating innovative recreation and other activities

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Able to do field work, escorting individuals on trips, as needed.

• Must pass OPWDD fingerprinting and background check

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities