Recreation Specialist

  •  Hiring Manager
  •  March 18, 2024
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Federation of Organizations is looking for a Part-Time Recreation Specialist in Brentwood, NY.

The world does not run out of people to help…and we need people like YOU to help us make a positive change in the community!

QUALIFICATIONS:                       

Personal or shared experience with mental Illness and/or substance abuse issues.  Ability and desire to assist others in mastery of independent living skills and the personal recovery process. Understanding of peer support, self-help philosophy. Clean, valid NY State Driver’s License.  Fingerprinting, criminal record check, approval from NYS Office of Mental Health.

CORE & ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITY:

To provide a positive role model of community functioning, informal counseling, peer support and ADL Training in a scattered-site licensed residential program providing transitional housing to people with psychiatric disabilities.

Salary: $16.03 Hourly

At Federation, we value a healthy work-life balance and prioritize the mental & physical wellness of our staff!

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Retirement 401K Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
  • 13 paid Holidays for Full-time and Eligible Part-Time Employees
  • Long and Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • CALM App Subscription
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Career Growth & Promotional Opportunities
  • Comprehensive Paid Training
  • Supplemental Accident, Illness and Hospitalization Insurance
  • Supplemental Pet Insurance
  • Encouragement for Educational Professional Advancement
  • Employee Perks & Discounts on Broadway shows, theme parks, and other attractions
  • Eligibility for Federal/Public Loan Forgiveness

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Federation of Organizations provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ABOUT US:

Founded in 1972, Federation of Organizations (Federation) is an innovative, multi-service, community-based social wellness agency. We are a major provider of health and wellness services, senior and children’s care, addiction recovery services, as well as affordable housing and support. Federation continues to serve thousands of community members across Suffolk, Nassau, Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan.

Federation has developed innovative, successful programs that are designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as individuals in recovery, those living with chronic medical conditions, adult home residents, the homeless, low-income seniors, and at-risk children.

For more information about Federation of Organizations, please visit our website: https://www.fedoforg.org/.

Job Category: Peer Services Residential Services
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Brentwood Long Isand Suffolk

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