Recreation Coordinator - Adult Day Services

RECREATION COORDINATOR- ADULT DAY SERVICES

Full Time, Salaried

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role: The responsibility of the Recreation Coordinator is to ensure day to day provision of Recreation Services to all individuals in Adult Day Services. 

Salary Range: $63,000-$75,000/year 

What You'll Do:

• Day to day supervision of the Recreation Program throughout Adult Day Services and the Athletics Academy, ensuring appropriate staffing ratios during activities. Ensure implementation of individual Program Plans regarding Recreation Services. 
• Responsible for the hiring, training and oversight of all recreation staff personnel, including the Athletics Academy staff.
• Ensure individual satisfaction across all recreation opportunities.
• Responsible for supervision of all Recreation staff
• Develop community integration opportunities to promote individual growth.
• Ensure continuance of current recreational programs including the woodshop, art gallery and other custom programs already in place
• Ensure the completion of permission/releases as necessary for program participation and special events.
• Review the appropriate use of recreational/socialization techniques during recreation sessions to determine effectiveness of programs.
• Review and modify recreational/socialization systems in place and assign staff to maximize individual and group performance.
• Consistently analyze new programs for implementation into the Adult Day Services’ programs.
• Ensure annual evaluation of all individuals with respect to Leisure/Recreational skills, peer socialization and individual areas of interest.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings and assure participation of Recreation staff at assigned Zone meetings
• Ensure ongoing provision and maintenance of supplies and equipment, including proper safeguarding practices.
• Complete all required trainings/certifications; participate in Peer Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification trainings as required. Completes required training credits per year as per Brightway training policy. 
• Provide protective oversight and advocacy for individuals served. Complete incident reports as per 624 Regulations and SCIP-R reports as necessary. 
• Provide accurate implementation of Emergency Procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of all OPWDD and Brightway policy and procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and documentation of such.
• Other duties as assigned. 

What You Bring to Brightway:

• High School diploma 
• Three years’ experience working with individuals with I/DD
• Practical and Theoretical knowledge of adult leisure/recreational/socialization goals with the developmentally disabled.
• Valid NYS driver’s license and become approved to drive an agency vehicle within 3 months of hire.

What You Must Be Able to Do:

• Must be able to lift/move/carry 40 lbs.
• Must be able to kneel, twist and bend and run 
• Must be able to respond to fire alarms
• Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques
• Must be able to lead rigorous physical group activities

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.
• And More: Paid time off for school breaks!

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team!

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & Learning Family. 

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.