Activity Specialist

The Adult Activity Specialist (Art-Focused) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and leading engaging art-based activities for adult participants. This role fosters creativity, self-expression, and social interaction through a variety of artistic mediums while creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Adult Activity specialists must be available to work Monday - Thursday, 10 AM to 4 PM

Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of Position:

• Plan and implement structured, theme-based art activities aligned with Cornerstone program goals (e.g., community voice, cultural expression, wellness)
• Facilitate a variety of art forms, including painting, drawing, crafts, mixed media, and group art projects
• Create inclusive, participant-centered activities that reflect the interests and cultures of the community
• Encourage social interaction, collaboration, and self-expression among participants
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of diverse populations, including older adults and individuals with varying abilities
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and respectful program environment
• Prepare and manage materials, ensuring proper use and storage of supplies
• Track attendance, document participation, and contribute to program reports as required by DYCD
• Support outreach efforts by promoting activities and encouraging consistent participation
• Collaborate with other staff to support intergenerational and community-wide events
• Assist in the development of age-appropriate activities in one or more disciplines or content areas
• Provide direct supervision of youth activities
• Assist in maintaining daily attendance records for program participants
• Assist in the provision of basic counseling services as needed (peer mediation, self-control, decision making)
• Accompany Adults on cultural and recreational field trips
• Assist in ensuring a safe environment for program participants
• Actively participate in all professional development sessions, supervision, and team meeting

Qualifications

• High School diplomarequired

• Associate's degree in child development, recreation, or a related fieldpreferred

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience working with youth in child development, recreation, or a related field

Benefits 

At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: 

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellhub Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more

HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.  

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.