Recreation Coordinator

What You’ll Do

HELP USA is seeking a Recreation Coordinator to work with school-age children and young adults living in our new Brooklyn, NY, temporary family housing facility.

Developing and implementing an annual recreational program that is developmentally appropriate and meets the needs of all age groups will foster positive socialization and empowerment as well as the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of all program participants.

Ensuring appropriate recreational services are available for children with special needs, whether within the existing curriculum or through service linkages.

Encouraging full participation of resident families, including parents, to enhance family cohesion and re-socialization in the shelter environment and to ensure maximum utilization of recreational services.

Engaging in aggressive community outreach to secure service linkages, in‑kind donations, and other community resources for our residents and our program.

Developing a resource guide of free and inexpensive recreational resources in the area.

Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all participants in recreational activities.

Providing ongoing, focused supervision of all staff through the facilitation of regular recreation staff meetings and individual supervision of all recreation staff.

Developing a budget for the recreation department, including basic minimal operational needs, new needs, and “wish lists.”

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience and skills.

Strong organizational

Proven experience in supporting children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities through inclusive, developmentally suitable, and trauma‑informed methods. ABA‑informed experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Additionally, candidates must be creative, responsible, patient, kind, caring, and enjoy working with children.

Actual compensation will not be less than the applicable minimum wage, prevailing wage, or exempt salary requirements under federal, state and local laws.

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option that covers the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off!
• 401(k) with Company contribution, even if the employee doesn't contribute.
• And More !

At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re one of the nation’s largest non‑profit homeless services providers and low‑income housing developers serving at-risk populations, including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $150 million and 1400 employees working in nearly 60 programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives.

We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.