Job Description
TITLE: Yoga Instructor
REPORTS: Director of Recreational Services
FLSA CODE: Non-Exempt
PROGRAM: George Rosenfeld Center for Recovery - 13 Hell Gate Cir. New York, NY 10035 (Ward's Island)
Our Mission:
Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.
If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS
The Yoga Instructor supports clients in recovery across OASAS facilities by leading trauma-informed yoga sessions designed to reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and promote physical well-being. This role blends traditional yoga instruction with an understanding of addiction recovery, creating a safe, empowering environment for clients.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Lead group yoga classes that are tailored to clients in various stages of recovery, ensuring each session supports grounding, mindfulness, and gentle physical movement.
2.Use trauma-sensitive language, sequencing, and modifications to create a safe environment where clients feel empowered and in control of their practice.
3.Encourages clients to adopt healthy routines, practice self-care, and develop positive coping strategies that support long-term recovery outside of group sessions.
4.Track attendance for sessions to record progress and participation.
5.Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings if applicable and case conferences.
6.Attends all required training.
7.Participates in quality improvement activities.
8.Adheres to policies on time and attendance and is flexible with scheduling as needed.
9.Other relevant duties as required.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Certified Yoga Instructor.
2.Experience working in behavioral health, addiction treatment, or other therapeutic environments.
3.Strong understanding of mindfulness practices and their role in recovery.
4.Ability to adapt instruction for clients with physical limitations or emotional sensitivities.
5.Excellent communication, empathy, and boundary-setting skills.
6.CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
7.Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel, AWARDS, and Outlook programs).
In addition, Odyssey House offers:
- A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
- Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
- Life Insurance
- Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
- 403(b) Plan
- Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
- Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
- Commuter Benefits
- Educational Assistance Programs
- Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
- RUFit?! Fitness Program
- Legal Assistance through ARAG
- Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
- Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher
Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.