• Do you have a passion for working with young adults with special needs?
• Do you feel success when you help others achieve?
• Are you hypersensitive to your surroundings and the needs of others?
• Do you need to stay mentally and physically active throughout the work day?
• Can you effectively communicate and connect with small groups?
• Do people trust your judgement?

If so, this is an opportunity to join a first-of-its-kind program in the area and help grow a national model for people with special needs.

Colin’s Lodge is a recreation and enrichment organization for young adults with cognitive differences. Its facility, located outside Dayton in Sugarcreek Township, is a unique and safe environment for friends to meet and develop/reinforce life and social skills through a variety of activities.

The member engagement staff’s main function will be to facilitate programming and ensure that Colin’s Lodge’s policies and procedures are followed. Staff members also will work in a small team to create, enhance and schedule future programming. Member engagement staff will supervise all member activities. Lodge hours are evenings and weekends. Staff members must be able to meet the physical and emotional demands of this program. Certification on CPR, FA and AED are needed ( we can assist with training on certifications, as needed).

With an understanding of Colin’s Lodge member-centric philosophy, staff members must be able to display sound judgment, accountability and a positive attitude. They must be able to work independently as well as with a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare and safety of all members enrolled at Colin’s Lodge.
• Implement standards, guidelines, and programs including but not limited to sporting activities, art/dance and others as needed.
• Explain standards, guidelines and programs to members and their families.
• Attend all required training.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor.
• Provide excellence in program service and delivery through proper training, communication, evaluation and promotion.
• Maintain and improve facilities through proper use and maintenance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person