Recreation, Travel & Engagement Coordinator

Join a company with over 100 years of dedication to the community and its employees!

We are looking to find passionate individuals to help us carry out our mission of Providing Promising Futures to over 8000 children, youth and families that we serve yearly in our communities!

Job Summary:

Responsible for the coordination of family engagement, youth recreation and leisure activities, program promotion, parent advocacy and transportation of youth to a variety of appointments, as well as assists with the placement and admission of youth. While performing this position, employee will seek to ensure trauma-informed care and the creation and maintenance of a trauma-informed environment.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Facilitate recreational and leisure activities with the youth that increase personal confidence and encourage self-awareness.
• Facilitate monthly informational group for youth to develop interest in recreation, leisure activities and the development of hobbies.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and notification for family engagement events and activities, maintaining and documenting monthly contact with families.
• Assists with the placement of referrals, intake screening and admission from county to residential programs.
• Coordinate, schedule and transport youth to medical appointments.
• Responsible for ensuring new youth obtain initial medical, dental and eye exams as required by regulations.
• Ensure all paperwork accompanies youth to medical appointments and is returned to the Director of Medical Services.
• Obtain and submit receipts for co-pays and/or any out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred during appointments.
• Create a monthly activity calendar and coordinate daily recreational, leisure and social activities and outings.
• Develop contacts and coordinate regular community service opportunities.
• Supervise the youth during recreational, leisure and social integration activities and complete any necessary documentation following activities.
• Maintain safety during activities and events by using behavior management techniques according to policy.
• Assist with campus coverage as needed.
  

Required Education, Experience and Clearances:

• High School Diploma or GED is required, Bachelor’s Degree in human services related field preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Experience working with at-risk youth is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• FBI, Child Abuse History, PA State Police, and Driver Clearances. Other clearances    may be required dependent on residency status. 

Pay:

• $18.00-$20.00 per hour