The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people invites applications for an Education and Activity Specialist , at Williamsbridge Gardens a Supportive Housing Program located in the Bronx serving 85 formerly homeless single adults and families.
The Education & Activity Specialist is principally responsible for community building, activity oriented group work, educational activities, resource development, and limited direct recipient care. The Education & Activity Specialist will work collaboratively with direct care staff, therapeutic activity providers, volunteers, and management to provide integrated therapeutic activities. This position is responsible for planning, promoting, and facilitating activity groups in collaboration with staff or on their own. Activities include age appropriate youth events/activities and community events which serve to support the rehabilitation services provided to the agency’s recipients. The Education & Activity Specialist is also responsible for increasing access to community supports by developing relationships with community resources, educating and supporting staff in accessing resources, and acting as liaison in communicating with resources.
BA and 3 years direct service experience with indicated populations (BSW and 1 year), or Associate’s Degree with 3 years relevant experience, or HS Diploma and 7 years of direct service experience with indicated population
Demonstrated ability to serve a special needs population such as the homeless and/or mentally ill
Demonstrated ability to work with school aged children
Related experience and knowledge of designated therapeutic activity
Good verbal and written communication skills
Computer literacy
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred