Job Description
Job Description
TITLE: Deputy Director of Recreational Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Recreational Services
PROGRAM: GRCR - 13 Hell Gate Circle, New York, NY 10035
SALARY:
Our Mission:
Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.
If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
In collaboration with the Director of Recreational Services, the Deputy Director of Recreational Services will provide oversight of all Odyssey House recreational activities across the designated facilities. The Deputy Director of Recreational Services works collaboratively with Director of Recreational Services and facility staff to facilitate a range of recreational activities which are focused on the promotion of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness as well as the identification of healthy lifestyle alternatives.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. In collaboration with Director of Recreational Services, provide oversight of Odyssey House recreational services.
2. Supervise assigned recreational staff including interns, yoga instructors and other recreational staff.
3. Develop and implement a “Run for Your Life” group curriculum focused on physical wellness and its relationship to recovery goals.
4. Assist the Director of Recreational Services in all aspects of client participation in RFYL program and the NYC Marathon.
5. Assist the Director of Recreational Services in all aspects of facility participation in annual Fun Day, “Run for Your Life” 5k fund raiser, and in-house program competition such as Basketball, Softball, Soccer etc.
6. Effectively onboard and orient all new Odyssey House recreational staff.
7. Provide introduction and orientation of recreational services to all Odyssey House clients and staff.
8. Assist in the scheduling of major facility recreational activities (i.e. sporting events, poetry slams, and in-house activity competitions etc.).
9. Support organizational fundraising efforts.
10. Participate in quality improvement activities.
11. Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. High School Diploma/GED required; CASAC or CASAC-T with applicable experience will be considered for the position.
2. Masters or bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation with CTRS certification preferred
3. Minimum of two (2) year of providing recreational services to chemically dependent and/or mentally ill clients preferred.
4. Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Electronic Health Record documenting and Outlook programs).
5. CPR/First Aid Certification required.
6. Must be able to work evenings and weekends and maintain a flexible schedule.
In addition, Odyssey House offers:
- A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
- Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
- Life Insurance
- Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
- 403(b) Plan
- Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
- Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
- Commuter Benefits
- Educational Assistance Programs
- Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
- RUFit?! Fitness Program
- Legal Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
- Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher
Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.