Recreational Coordinator -MHA038 - Mon - Fri 8AM - 9PM

About WellLife Network: WellLife Network is a leading health and human services organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families across New York City and Long Island. Recognized as a 2023 top rated nonprofit, WellLife Network empowers people to overcome life’s challenges and achieve greater independence, well-being, and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive suite of programs spanning mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, housing, and employment support, all grounded in a commitment to compassionate, high-quality care. Central to our mission is an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within our organization and in the communities we serve. As a trusted community partner, WellLife Network fosters a nurturing environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and realize their fullest potential.

Position Summary - Maintaining systems to ensure that meaningful recreational activities are planned for individuals with behavioral health.   Coordinate recreation and community integration for the individuals by meeting with the program directors to plan recreational activities.  Design daily/monthly/yearly events with the coordination of the CRs and SROs. Must have a valid New York State driver's license.

Essential Accountabilities:

1. Responsible for ensuring all recreational activities enhance and support each person’s social responsibility, independence, dignity, and continued growth.
2. Create Activities / Recreation schedules to meet the programs and individual’s needs and interests.
3. Engage people served in therapeutic activities, such as games, art, dance, crafts music, and field trips.
4. Assist individuals in developing the essential social skills necessary to enhance their independence.
5. Document group progress; and evaluate interventions for effectiveness.
6. Coordinate a monthly calendar of recreation and community integration opportunities approved by the Program Director and/or Assistant Managers. 
7. Plan and execute special events.
8. Ensuring the environment is appropriately decorated, providing recreational activities for all the people we serve, regardless of their level of functioning.
9. Conduct group activities on a regular basis.
10. Attend all in-services/training as required by agency and OMH. Must be able to drive agency vehicles. Must be able to navigate to various sites.
11. Must successfully complete and perform all techniques required in CPR, and First Aid and be able to drive agency vehicles.
12. Maintaining and updating recreational resource book, calendar, and schedule of activities at each site, for the use by staff.
13. Must be able to physically interact with all the people we provide services to; in the program and in the community i.e., drive individual to community integration locations.
14. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
15. Other duties as requested.

Bachelor’s degree in social services preferred, experience working with mental health consumers. Minimum of (3) years coordinating recreational activities with persons with Mental Health Conditions.

Benefits and Perks: At WellLife Network, we prioritize our employees' growth and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and flexible spending accounts. Enjoy perks like Summer Fridays, gym passes, and life insurance options. Our commitment to career advancement includes tuition assistance, mentorship, leadership training, and more. As a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, WellLife Network supports your career and financial goals while helping you make a meaningful community impact. Join us to experience a workplace that invests in your success and well-being!