Recreation Specialist

Description The Idaho Youth Ranch is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in the state of Idaho. Our mission: We unite for Idaho’s youth by providing accessible programs and services that nurture hope, healing, and resilience.

What is Hays House? Hays House is a critical part of the Idaho Youth Ranch family of programs. It is the only 24-hour shelter for homeless and runaway youth in the Treasure Valley and Idaho’s only Safe Place®. In addition to emergency shelter services, we also offer: · Respite care to give primary caregivers much-needed relief and improve family stability · Drop-in services so young people can stop in for a safe place to get a warm shower, a hot meal, and more · Hays House gives kids a safe, supportive, caring, stable place to live while we help them find their way forward

Why unite with us? Because we are better together! Our team members enjoy a workplace where Relationships are the foundation, where we are all Committed to the same mission, where Growth is always possible, where we are treated with and show Compassion, where trust guides us to Transparency, and above all, where Joy sustains us.

What do we offer? In addition to contributing to our awesome mission, working at IYR has many advantages! Affordable medical and dental care, other voluntary benefits offerings, a 401(k) match, paid time off, an employee discount on purchases at our thrift stores, and working in a caring and compassionate environment just to name a few.

How will you impact our mission? Every position at Idaho Youth Ranch contributes to the success of our mission. As a Recreation Specialist for the Hays House residential facility, you can proudly tell your family and friends that you help nurture hope, healing, and resilience in Idaho’s youth by coordinating and implementing the therapeutic recreational activities for the youth in our care. Every member of the IYR works to contribute to the Programs and Services in their own way to make them accessible to all youth who need those services in Idaho.

Must Haves

Must be 21 years of age Must have a valid Idaho driver’s license or obtain one within 15 days of hire Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience

Our Recreation Specialists

Identifies recreational interests for each youth and develops the recreational section of the Service/Treatment Plan Create, develop and schedule recreation, large muscle activities (LMA) and service learning opportunities that are sensitive and inclusive of individual youth needs, limitations and restrictions Develop community relationships for recreation and service learning opportunities Provides care and supervision to youth residents

As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, the Idaho Youth Ranch is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) program. The PLSF offers student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific conditions. Speak with your loan provider for more information.

This position is located in Idaho and candidates must be within a reasonable distance to our location

The Idaho Youth Ranch is an equal opportunity employer.