LOCATION: Syosset, NY
REPORTS TO: Recreation Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: LI Residential Recreation
SCHEDULE: Full Time / Onsite
$1,500 Hiring Incentive
AGENCY BACKGROUND:
MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Recreation Coordinator, the Recreation Youth Support Counselor supervises clients, provides a safe and secure environment and applies Agency approved verbal de-escalation techniques and physical intervention, if needed. Shifts assigned may vary and change according to Agency needs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age or older.
- Prior experience with children and adolescents is preferred.
- Ability to accurately document children’s activities
- Valid driver’s license strongly preferred.
- Ability and willingness to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends if necessary.
- Must successfully complete all required training.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients.
- Plan, arrange and conduct therapeutic recreational activities that are age appropriate and developmentally appropriate taking into account abilities, interests, past experiences, etc. to meet their needs appropriately.
- Supervise, referee, officiate and/or coach athletic events, intramurals, tournaments, and community teams.
- Demonstrate knowledge of human development stages.
- Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances.
- Document clients’ behaviors and activities.
- Safely transport clients to scheduled appointments, recreation events, etc.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries.
BENEFITS/PERKS:
- A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family (fulltime required)
- 403B retirement benefits
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, 12 paid holidays for fulltime, sick leave based on hours worked)
- Free employee assistance program through National EAP
- Insurance discounts for our staff and their families
- Training to support professional and personal development.
- Employee wellness program
- Employee recognition activities
Salary Range:
$18/hour – $20/hour
Hiring Incentive of $1,500 after 500 worked hours.
MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.