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CAMBA Recreation Coordinator, Atlantic House Men's Shelter in Brooklyn, New York

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City. CAMBA serves more than 65,000 individuals and families each year, citywide, including almost 13,000 youth. Our 180+ programs in over 100 locations improve the lives of a diverse cross section of New Yorkers. From homelessness prevention in Staten Island to supportive housing in the Bronx; from employment training in Manhattan to after school programs and college access in Brooklyn; from family shelter and support in Queens to increasing affordable housing across the city, CAMBA provides holistic services to help struggling New Yorkers stabilize their lives and become self-sufficient.

CAMBA's Atlantic House is located in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn serves 200 single men at any given time.  The majority of these clients are diagnosed with mental illness, some dually with chemical addictions as well.

Position: Recreation Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Social Services

Location: 2402 Atlantic Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11233

What the Recreation Coordinator Does:

  • Organize and lead therapeutic/recreational/ADL activities to enhance the social development of individual group members.

  • Facilitate and/or teach physical education, arts, music, or drama.

  • Plan and organize activities to maximize program contract's goals and performance targets.

  • Design and produce aesthetic visuals for public spaces of the shelter which reflect cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes.

  • Maintain and post a weekly and/or monthly calendar of all client programmatic activities occurring internally and externally.

  • Design and produce aesthetic visuals for public spaces of the shelter which reflect cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes.

  • Maintain and post a weekly and/or monthly calendar of all client programmatic activities occurring internally and externally.

  • Lead and participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) and/or equivalent experience. Licensed Master’s degree in Art Therapy preferred. (A license is required of these Master's Degrees: Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling, Counseling/Guidance, Art Therapy).

Other Requirements:

  • May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified.

  • May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.

  • Bi-lingual preferred.

Compensation: $50,000 - $53,000 annually

When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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