Recreational Specialist

pDescription/ppnbsp;Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation./ppbr//ppAt Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments, and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination./ppbr//ppOsborne opened its first transitional housing and reentry program, The Fulton Community Reentry Center (Fulton). Fulton will provide 140 beds of transitional reentry housing to formerly incarcerated men who would otherwise be homeless after discharge from a correctional facility. Fulton will also provide onsite reentry services, including case management, benefits enrollment, employment, health, and substance use disorder treatment. The facility operates 365 days on a 24-hour basis daily, including evening and weekend hours (some positions will require non-traditional work hours)./ppbr//ppWe currently seek a Part-Time nbsp;Recreational Specialist to join our Fulton Community team! The Recreational Specialist will design and provide recreational programming for Fulton residents. Activities may be led directly, or coordinated through volunteers or partnerships with other agencies. Recreational activities include arts and crafts, sports, games, dance and movement, drama, music, yoga, meditation, and community outings. The Recreational Specialist’s goal is to support the reentry process through providing meaningful and fun activities for residents and to foster community between residents through shared activities.nbsp;/ppThis position may require evening and weekend hours, with an expectation to work between 15-20 hours per week.nbsp;/ppbr//ppustrongSalary Range:/strong/u $20.00 per hournbsp;/ppbr//ppbr//ppustrongEssential Duties:/strong/u/pulliIn conjunction with peer amp; program staff, develop and coordinate a recreational program/liliMaintain residents' records related to recreational activities/liliKeep records of all recreational supplies and maintain inventory control/liliCoordinate with volunteers or other organizations providing on-site recreational activities/liliDevelop and carry out recreational activities consistent with residents' needs and interests/liliArrange and coordinate field trips to various cultural and sporting events/liliDevelop a weekly calendar for activities that are distributed to all staff/liliPrepare announcements, bulletins, flyers, calendars, and other promotional material/liliMotivate residents to participate in recreation programs and lead specific activities/liliDevelop open communication with local parks departments and recreation centers/liliIn-person attendance is required to collaborate with coworkers/liliPerform other duties as assigned/li/ulpbr//ppRequirements/ppunbsp;/uustrongMinimum Qualifications:/strong/u/pulliHighschool Diploma or equivalentnbsp;/liliExperience developing programs and events that can engage vulnerable populations in meaningful use of leisure time including arts, exercise, personal growth, and stress management/liliAt least 1 year of experience in providing recreational, art, or similar services with adults./liliWorking in a shelter/congregate setting is preferred.nbsp;/li/ulpustrongKey Competencies:/strong/u/pulliMust work well with others and have good written amp; verbal communication skills/liliKnowledge of recreational programming and the basic fundamentals of common recreational sports and activities/liliAbility to operate a computer and associated software to prepare promotional materials, calendars, and reports/liliExperience developing programs and/or events that can engage vulnerable populations in meaningful use of leisure time including arts, exercise, writing, personal growth, and stress management/liliGood interpersonal skills; high level of maturity and reliability/liliMust be comfortable with crisis intervention/li/ulpnbsp;nbsp;/ppustrongBenefits of Working at Osborne/strong/u/ppGenerous benefits for full-time staff include four weeks of vacation, tuition reimbursement, a flexible work schedule, excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and a 403(b) plan with a company match. Career development through ongoing training and individual development plans./ppbr//ppThe Osborne Association is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, unemployment status, or any other protected category. The Osborne Association takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities./ppbr//ppThank you for your interest in the Osborne Association. Be sure to include a cover letter with your application. No phone calls please. We wish we could personally respond to each application. However, we are unable to do so due to the volume of interest received./ppbr//ppem** Salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications./em/p