Recreation Specialist ORR (Bilingual Spanish)

HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) Nuevo Camino program is dedicated to providing 38 unaccompanied minors, ages 5-12, with a supportive, nurturing environment through transitional foster homes, daily education Monday - Friday, and supportive wrap-around services in the East Brooklyn section of New York City. Our program is rooted in ensuring that service delivery is trauma informed, culturally appropriate, and tailored to the needs of each child while maintaining all program requirements of ORR. 

The Recreation Specialist is responsible for planning and organizing engaging daily activities for the minors. Recreation specialists develop, implement, and provide recreational programs for all participants with the Nuevo Camino program to promote self-development and expression, pro-social behavior and habits, knowledge, and skills that promote long-term healthy living. 

Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:

• Plan and lead daily recreational and enrichment activities for youth ages 5–12
• Develop age-appropriate programming that promotes creativity, teamwork, self-development, and healthy living
• Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants
• Support children’s emotional and social development through structured group activities
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure activities align with trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with ORR program standards
• Adapt programming to meet the varying developmental and emotional needs of participants

• Bilingual in Spanish required.
• Highschool or GED Equivalent required ​​Bachelor's degree from four year college or equivalent​ preferred .
• Experience working with children and/or diverse communities required
• Knowledge of multicultural issues including race, ethnicity, class, religion, sexual orientation, and gender expression
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage shifting priorities independently, and respond appropriately in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the mission and values of ORR Unaccompanied Minors programs and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners
• Experience in recreation, youth development, education, social services, or related fields preferred

Benefits 

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: 

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected].  

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For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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