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Recreation assistant jobs in United States

  • Direct Support Professional
    Direct Support Professional
    4 days ago
    $17–$21 hourly
    Full-time
    Mid Island, Staten Island

    Position Summary: The Direct Support Professional is a full time position. Assist individuals on a daily basis through the provision of active treatment and programming according to the individual treatment plan. Provide each individual the opportunity to be independent and productive according to their individual capabilities with opportunities for choice and physical and social integration into their community. Responsibilities • Direct Support Professional performs a wide variety of routine tasks and activities in support of the full range of services provided to developmentally disabled individuals by the Agency, • These tasks involve encouraging, guiding and training individuals in developing daily living skills and habits, taking care of their personal needs, assuring community integration, ensuring the health and safety of individuals, and maintaining the service environment, • Provide services in train on daily living skills and independent skills, • Provide services and training to individuals in areas including, but not limited to, counseling, health, personal hygiene, budgeting, food preparation, activities of daily living, and recreation, • Comply with all policies of the Agency and all applicable state and federal regulations, • Document and report all incidents and abuses to supervisors on a timely manner Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent, • Background working with individuals with intellectual disabilities a plus., • Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, • Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position, • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills, • Willing to take initiative, • Must be a minimum of 18 years of age, • Must have or be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, AMAP, and SCIP Certifications

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  • Capital Campaign Manager
    Capital Campaign Manager
    17 days ago
    $15000–$25000 yearly
    Part-time
    Park Slope, Brooklyn

    Capital Campaign Manager / Consultant Organization: Old First Preservation and Community Foundation (OFPCF) Project: Rose Windows Restoration — $1.5 Million Capital Campaign Location: Brooklyn, NY — Remote via Zoom Meetings Position Type: Part-Time Consultant / Independent Contractor Organization Overview The Old First Preservation and Community Foundation (OFPCF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the historic architecture and civic legacy of Old First Reformed Church in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, OFPCF oversees preservation and restoration efforts to maintain and improve the interior and exterior of the historic church building. Position Summary OFPCF recently received a $675,000 grant from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and is seeking to retain an experienced Capital Campaign Manager / Consultant to bridge the $850,000 fundraising gap for the $1.5 million Rose Windows Restoration project. The successful candidate will develop and implement a targeted fundraising strategy, working in consultation with specified Board members. The consultant will provide support throughout the campaign to OFPCF on any matter pertinent to the tasks at hand. Fundraising experience is essential. Key Responsibilities 1. Campaign Strategy and Leadership • Develop and implement a targeted capital campaign strategy, with a focus on individual donors and major gifts., • Establish donor prospects and solicitation pipelines., • Set campaign milestones, priorities, and outreach schedules., • Develop tailored donor communications and stewardship reports., • Guide the campaign from strategy through donor solicitation and follow-up. 1. Campaign Administration and Board Support • Maintain a centralized tracking system using Google Workspace for prospects, donors, pledges, and grant deliverables., • Prepare campaign progress reports for Board meetings., • Assist with identifying campaign volunteers. Provide guidance, training, and technical assistance to them to strengthen the organization’s fundraising capacity. Qualifications • Fundraising Experience: Two to three years of demonstrated experience managing or consulting on capital campaigns, major-gift fundraising, or related fundraising assignments with private or nonprofit organizations., • Board Collaboration: Experience advising and collaborating with nonprofit or private organizations., • Technical Skills: Proficiency with Google Workspace is necessary. Experience with other fundraising or related databases is a plus. Terms and Application Instructions • Compensation: Consultant will be paid commensurate with experience and negotiated based on the proposed scope of work and anticipated hours., • Payment will be made either by an hourly rate or monthly retainer, within an anticipated range of $15,000 to $25,000 based on project life., • Contract Type: Part-time Consultant/Independent Contractor

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  • Resident Counselor
    Resident Counselor
    2 months ago
    $20 hourly
    Full-time
    Freeport

    Resident Counselor Part-Time Position Are you compassionate, dependable, and looking for a rewarding opportunity where your work can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Project REAL is seeking dedicated Residential Counselors to join our team. In this role, you will support adults with mental health disabilities as they work toward greater independence and achieve their personal goals within a community residential setting. Key Responsibilities Residential Counselors are responsible for the supervision, support, and care of the individuals residing in our programs. Responsibilities include: • Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residents, • Supporting residents with daily living activities and personal goals, • Implementing scheduled recreational and program activities, • Documenting services and residents’ progress, • Assisting with the development and implementation of individualized service plans, • Participating in semiannual and annual resident review meetings, • Advocating for residents’ needs, • Helping residents identify and overcome challenges, • Working collaboratively with program staff and other service providers Qualifications Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: • Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field, • Associate degree in a human services-related field and at least three years of human services experience, • High school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of human services experience, • Other professional qualifications approved in writing by the New York State Office of Mental Health Some local travel is required. A valid driver’s license is required. What We Offer Full-time employees are eligible for an excellent benefits package that includes: • Health, dental, and vision coverage, • Life insurance, • Retirement plan, • Tuition reimbursement, • Generous paid holidays, vacation time, and paid time off Our Ideal Candidate Is: • Dependable and reliable, • Compassionate and people-oriented, • Comfortable interacting with residents and working as part of a team, • Adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities, • Capable of working independently, • Calm, professional, and effective in challenging situations, • Committed to helping others achieve greater independence Preferred Experience and Certifications • At least one year of caregiving or human services experience, • Current CPR certification Project REAL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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