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Recreation Educational Specialist

COMMUNITY HOUSING INNOVATIONS INC·Commack, New York

$41,600 - $41,600/yr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 8 days ago
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About the role

The Recreation Educational Specialist coordinates educational and recreational programs for children and adults while managing transportation and school enrollment logistics. They also support vocational goals, assist with grant applications, and act as a liaison between families and community agencies.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • LI-
  • Moreland -
  • Commack,
  • NY 11725Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeSalary
  • Range: $20.00 - $41,600.00 HourlyWHO IS CHI? Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success. WHAT WILL I BE DOING? CHI is looking for a full-time Recreation/Education Specialist for our Commack location. You will be responsible for maintaining attendance and transportation records of school aged children and completing STAC and DSS transportation forms. The duties also include coordinating and facilitating educational programs for adults and children as well as organizing fundraisers and completing applications for local grants. The Recreation Education Specialist will network with outside agencies to promote and improve programming within the site.
  • This is accomplished by performing the following functions: Assess educational needs of children and adults. Assist children and families with school enrollment. Act as a liaison with DSS to ensure transportation is in place. Attend CSE meetings and superintendent meetings as deemed appropriate. Develop programs to enhance academic performance such as tutoring and homework assistance. Act as a liaison between school districts and families. Plan, organize, implement, and coordinate facility activities and recreational programs after school, weekends, and on school breaks. Provide transportation to events as within agency guidelines. Coordinate transportation for other activities for children. Seek and act as a liaison with community agencies and resources. Assist adults with meeting vocational/employment goals. Coordinate training, education, job placement, and resources for customers to secure employment or training. Assist adults in developing an employment portfolio. Facilitate employment trainings for customers and staff through outside agencies. Assist and support Case Manager(s). Solicit donations in coordination with supervisor. Develop and/or assist with camp program (site specific). ANYTHING ELSE?
  • Salary: $20.00/hour approximately $41,600 annually
  • Open shifts: Monday - Friday (September - July, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.) and Monday - Friday (July - September, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) WHAT DO I NEED?
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field, extensive experience may be substituted for educational requirement.

Experience

  • Knowledge of community resources required. One to two years' experience in the homelessness, housing, human services, or a related field preferred.
  • Certificates or
  • Licenses: Valid driver’s license.

Insurance

Valid automobile insurance.

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Computer

Skills: Basic competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and on the Internet.

Math

Skills: Ability to formulate simple financial budgets.

Physical

Performance: Ability to tour properties, walk distances, climb stairs, etc.

Reasoning

Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls.

Other

Skills: Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless and disabled populations. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details. WHY CHI? CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community.

We are proud to offer: Paid time off 2 personal days awarded annually Health insurance and health reimbursement account Dental and vision plans Flexible spending account AFLAC supplemental insurance Voluntary plans Dependent Care Spending Account Working Advantage- Employee Perks 401(k) retirement plan Life insurance Employee Assistance Program Monthly trainings and career development plans Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEOE) Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment. Qualifications

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in education or a related field, though extensive experience may be substituted. A valid driver's license and automobile insurance are required, along with proficiency in MS Office and strong communication skills.

  • bachelor degree
  • Multitasking
  • Budgeting
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Fundraising
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • MS Office proficiency
  • Case management support
  • Transportation coordination
  • Community networking
  • Educational programming
  • Grant application
  • School enrollment assistance
  • Vocational goal planning
  • Employment portfolio development

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Personal days
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Dental plan
  • Vision plan
  • Health reimbursement account
  • Employee perks
  • Dependent care spending account
  • AFLAC supplemental insurance
  • Career development plans

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$41,600 - $41,600/yr
Location
Commack, New York
Posted
Aug 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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COMMUNITY HOUSING INNOVATIONS INC

Community Housing Innovations, Inc. provides housing and human services that support social and economic independence to families and individuals on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley. Since its founding in 1991, Community Housing Innovations, Inc. (CHI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit...

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IndustryNon-profit Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size501-1,000 employees
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In New York, Recreation Educational Specialist roles often draw interest from candidates with education, youth programming, or community recreation experience, especially when programs need strong communication and coordination skills. These positions can be competitive because employers may accept extensive experience in place of a degree, while also requiring a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and MS Office proficiency. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and save research time.

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