Recreation Coordinator - Monmouth/Ocean (2978)

Alternatives, Inc. is looking to hire a part-time Recreation Coordinator for Monmouth & Ocean counties programs as part of a 6 month pilot program. Are you looking for a part-time job where you can make a positive difference in your community? Are you creative, energetic, and passionate about helping others enjoy life to the fullest? Join our team as a Recreation Coordinator and make a direct impact by planning and leading engaging recreational, social, and community activities that enrich the lives of the individuals we support.

We pay a competitive wage of $25.00/hr. We also offer great perks including paid training, annual raises, mileage reimbursement, staff appreciation events, employee recognition awards, health and wellness fairs, and offer eligibility for a federal student loan forgiveness program.

Most importantly, you have the opportunity to change live & build futures! If this sounds like the perfect part-time job for you, apply today!

ABOUT ALTERNATIVES, INC.

For over 40 years, Alternatives, Inc. has been dedicated to providing the best in support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those with mental illnesses. Our services include residential, behavior support, support coordination, and recreation. We strive to enable our clients to reach their highest level of independence and integration into the community using our person-centered philosophy.

We have seen great growth in the past few years, which has stretched our coverage area to include Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties. This expansion would not be possible without our dedicated staff members. That is why we offer competitive compensation and generous benefits and perks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develops and locates recreation events that meet the needs of the clients and, in some cases, bring visibility to the Agency
• Meets with clients to determine leisure time/recreational interests and capabilities
• Coordinates and provide transportation and supervision of clients on recreation events
• Responsible for budgeting and safekeeping of recreation monies and charges. Also, maintain accurate records of expenditures, submit vouchers for approval to supervisor.
• Provides skill training in social skills areas such as appropriate public behavior, etc.
• Fill out all necessary employment forms
• Ensures security and confidentiality of all assigned Alternatives, Inc. records

SCHEDULE

16 hours per week; primarily weekends (Saturday and Sunday). Schedules are determined by programmatic needs and maintained by assigned supervisor.

TRAINING

All employees are required to complete 10-15 trainings upon hire and on an ongoing basis. Trainings are a combination of in person, which require staff to commute to the main office in Raritan NJ, and remote, using Go To Meeting. All trainings are paid.

BENEFITS

Full-Time & Part-Time Employees are entitled to the following Benefits:

• Paid Trainings
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Direct Deposit
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Plan
• Federal Credit Union
• Discounted Auto Insurance
• Advancement Opportunities
• Worker's Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Vision Plan
• AFLAC
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Pet Insurance

Full-Time Employees are entitled to the following additional Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account Participation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Paid Benefit Time (120 hours)
• Paid Sick Time (40 hours)
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty Leave

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you are right for this part-time Recreation Coordinator position, apply now with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application!

Alternatives, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.