Activities Specialist - 85 Lexington Avenue

United States·Lexington Avenue Men's Residence - BrooklynNormalmid

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Key Responsibilities

Facilitate multiple groups each day aimed at improving client motivation, client behavior in and outside the facility, and community relations and behavior in the neighborhood.

Requirements Summary

High School diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Arts preferred. Experience working with MICA clients in both individual and group modalities preferred.

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Responsibilities

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Facilitate multiple groups each day aimed at improving client motivation, client behavior in and outside the facility, and community relations and behavior in the neighborhood. Work with clients on positive reinforcement-based initiative. Offer groups related to preparation for independent living. Recreational opportunities such as offsite trips and card/game tournaments. Related duties as assigned.

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Requirements

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High School diploma/GED required. Bachelor’s Degree in Arts preferred. Experience working with MICA clients in both individual and group modalities preferred. Good written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organization and ability to use independent judgment. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR. Basic computer literacy required.

What We Offer

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BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

✓Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.

✓A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.

✓Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.

✓Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.