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ORGANIZATION: Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
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The Mishkon Division services the needs of people with developmental disabilities via their residences, Medicaid Waiver program, respite program, and summer sleepaway camp.
As a Team Activity Leader at Mishkon you will be responsible for leading activities with developmentally disabled male and/or female adolescents and adults in their residences. Activities may include, but are not limited to, Arts & Crafts, Cooking/baking, Going out into the community, Musical activities, Exercise/Dance activities, and Reading/Games. As a Team Activity Leader you can also bring your own ideas and skills to the table.
You must be caring and responsible, and willing to learn about the developmentally disabled population.
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About Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services
Location:
463 7th Avenue, 18th floor, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
JBFCS serves over 55,000 New Yorkers annually from all religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds through a comprehensive range of 175 community-based programs, residential facilities, and day-treatment centers. Our work is built upon the professionalism and compassion of 2,200 employees, including professional social workers, licensed psychologists, and psychiatrists, as well as a cadre of clinical support personnel in continuing day treatment and residential treatment centers. A corps of 800 dedicated volunteers work with our staff to help ease the burdens that strain and disrupt the lives of our clients.
Description
What began over a century ago as a network of volunteers bringing food and clothing to poor Jewish families is now one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive mental health and social service agencies. Leaders in the field of human services, we proudly serve people of all faiths, races and cultures promoting well-being, resilience and self-sufficiency for individuals and families at every stage of life. Service defines us best. Every night of the year, more than 1,000 men, women and children sleep in residences under our care. Every week of the year, more than 2,500 people receive counseling from professionals on our staff . JBFCS, a beneficiary of the UJA-Federation of New York, is a place of clinical excellence and compassionate care: For the mother and her children seeking refuge from domestic violence. For the family coping with caring for a developmentally disabled child. For the parent facing depression and despair following job loss. For the couple struggling to maintain a loving relationship. For the toddler showing early signs of developmental delays. For the child bearing the trauma of abuse and neglect. For the teen grappling with the challenges of mental illness and becoming a productive young adult. For the older adult fighting depression and anxiety related to age and loss. Whatever the stage of life, whatever the overwhelming stress may be, JBFCS represents this city's most experienced first line of response.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Mishkon1358 56th StreetBrooklyn, NY 11219
DATE POSTED
February 14, 2017
SKILLS
- Baking
- Cooking / Catering
- Visual Arts
- Music Arts
- Teaching / Instruction
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Saturdays and Sundays. Monday-Thursday from 4-8 pm
- Hours are generally late afternoons, evenings, and weekends.