Recreation Program Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection

Recreation Program Staff

Part-Time

New Haven, CT, US

R equisition ID : 1686

Salary Range : $19.50 Hourly

Schedule : Every Saturday 9 : 30am-3 : 30pm

Chapel Haven Schleifer Center is an award-winning nonprofit company devoted to empowering adults with disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives. We believe self-advocacy supports the growth of our individuals and collaborate with them to create services that foster independence. In 2022, we celebrated 50 years of excellence in the field of disabilities and continue our dedication to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you share our core values of dynamic diversity, caring collaboration, individual integrity, and community connection, we want to hear from you!

Why consider a career at CHSC?

• Comprehensive benefits : Full-time employees receive a complete benefits package, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible Opportunities : Part- time employees enjoy a flexible schedule, valuable hands-on experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the individuals we support. Select Benefits may also be available.
• Room for growth : We offer a professional yet warm and welcoming workplace with opportunities for career advancement
• Staff longevity and Development : over 50% of our staff have been with us for 5+ plus years, many of whom started in entry-level roles and have grown into fulfilling, long-term careers spanning 10 plus years.
• A culture of Community and Compassion : We take pride in our strong sense of community, teamwork, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Join us and become part of the team that values professional growth, meaningful work, and a culture of care!

The Role :

Recreation Department Mission : The mission of the Recreation Department at Chapel Haven is to have a client-focused approach to helping CHSC individuals stay safe and enjoy recreational activities while in the community, focusing on building upon the adult’s independent living skills and social communication skills.

The job of the Recreation Program staff consists of many responsibilities while upholding the Chapel Haven Schleifer Center’s Recreation Department Mission.

Recreation Program staff assist in coaching Special Olympics sports offered by the Recreation Department, attend weekly practices & competitions, and attend SOCT trainings. Recreation Program Staff attend weekly assigned Best Buddies nights in Outreach, attend Best Buddies events including Best Buddies Ball, Friendship Walk, etc.

Essential Responsibilities :

Minimum Education and experience required :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Do not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, LGBTQ+, and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Chapel Haven!

Dynamic Diversity – Caring Collaboration – Individual Integrity – Community Connection

Every Saturday 9 : 30am-3 : 30pm