Recreational Facilitator
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Recreational Facilitator will will oversee the development, operations and functions of key youth experiences. This will include cross-program communication to get support from staff, volunteers, mentors and facilities:
1. Transformational Experiences - Develop programming and lead recreational activities for youth that promote health and personal growth through leisure and transformative experiences, which contributes to healthy physical, social, emotional and mental well-being. The recreational facilitator will engage youth, staff, volunteers and mentors in transformational experiences that change the lives of youth and offer them opportunities to do things they’ve never done before.
2. External Experiences - Cultivate engagement with volunteers and mentors to ensure youth are able to engage effectively and deeply with key external relationships.
3. Youth Experiences - Provide opportunities for positive interaction, healthy connection, growth and fulfillment.
4. Team and Personal Development - Continually seek opportunities for growth, understanding and balance to maintain health, both individually and as a member of the Immerse Arkansas team. Promote teamwork through collaboration, support and communication.
Qualifications
All employees will be thoroughly committed to Immerse’s mission. The ideal candidate will embrace Immerse’s values of with, worship and scrappy (visit our About Page to learn what this means!). All candidates should have the following qualifications and experience:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 3 years experience or a Masters Degree in a related field with at least 2 years experience.
Experience: Two years of working with youth who are at-risk, homeless, runaway, or in foster care.
Additional Requirements:
Must understand adolescent development and the process of healing for those who have experienced trauma.
Preference given to candidates who have training or certifications in therapeutic recreation.
Strong visionary and implementation skills of being able to see something not yet created and know how to make something happen.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking skills.
Strong people skills. Able to form effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
Has a strong desire to walk with youth ages 14-24 no matter what they are going through.
Wants to do “whatever it takes” to see youth and families succeed.
Is emotionally humble and smart - has a high emotional intelligence.
Have experience working with homeless transitional age youth.
Must demonstrate a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned region on a daily basis.
Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen.
Must be available evenings, weekends and on-call as assigned, during identified days.
Must maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and other certifications as determined by
the program.
Overview
Work Location: Little Rock
Job Type: Full Time
ABOUT IMMERSE ARKANSAS
Immerse Arkansas was founded in 2010 with the mission of helping transform youth from crisis into overcomers. The nonprofit organization serves youth between the ages of 14 and 24, whose past trauma and challenges have created barriers to becoming independent, healthy, successful adults.
Immerse Arkansas works with these youth and families to address the underlying trauma resulting from abuse or neglect. We believe that when we surround youth from crisis with unconditional relationships, a vision for their restored future, and tools that anticipate their needs and dreams, we create a climate for healing, growth, and transformation.
Our values drive how we behave. In all we do, we seek to have hearts motivated by worship, a work ethic that is scrappy and a commitment to stick with each youth, no matter what.
To apply
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mfinnie@immersearkansas.org with “Recreational Facilitator” as the subject line of the email.