Activity Specialist,Marlboro

The activity specialist will have specialized skills and expertise in one or more discipline or content are to lead and implement an activity such as arts, dance, STEM, literacy, nutrition or organized sports. Regardless of discipline, activities are to be sequenced, skill-building activities.

• Serves as role model for program participants.  Abides dress code.  Always conducts self in a professional manner 
• Remains sensitive and responsive to cultural differences of program participants and staff 
• Participates in in-service training and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development.  Attends external trainings and workshops at direction of management 
• Represents the organization both within and outside of the work environment in a manner that promotes the mission, vision and values of the agency.  Personally, adheres to organizational mission, vision and values, in addition to all other agency policies and procedures 
• Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more discipline or content area 
• Implement sequence skill-building activities that are part of a large curriculum 
• Create activity plans that accurately reflect content area.  Activity Plans should be quality, age-appropriate activities that educate youth in different subject areas. Activity Plans are due weekly, every Friday 
• Provide direct supervision of youth activities.  Ensure youth space and classrooms are clean after activities 
• Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants 
• Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making) 
• Accompany participants on cultural and recreational field trips.  Ensure participants are safe 
• Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants  
• Actively participate and attend all professional development sessions, supervision and team meetings.  Complete required 15 hours of training every two years by assigned deadlines 
• Complete bulletin board displaying participant work 

• High School diploma and two years' experience working with youth or an associate's degree in child development, recreation or a related field.
• Must be able to work in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
• Activity specialists must be available to work Monday -- Friday 2-6 PM or Monday - Friday 6PM-10PM, or on Saturdays.  Depends on the shift that the Program Director is hiring for.  

What We Offer:

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

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick and personal) 
• Professional development opportunities 
• Team environment 
• Medical and dental benefits 
• Employer-paid life insurance 
• Optional insurance (life, disability, etc.) 
• 403(B) Retirement Saving Plan 
• Flexible spending account (dependent care, medical, parking, and transit) 
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Wellhub (formally gympass)

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org. 

About HeartShare
Who WE ARE:
For over one hundred years, HeartShare has dedicated itself to improving the lives of people needing special services and support. The HeartShare team, now 2,100 employees and growing, helps individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives.