What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUTISM PROGRAM - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR position at Autism Society of North Carolina?
Make a Difference Every Day: Join Us as an Assistant Program Director!
Location: Winterville, NC
The Autism Society of North Carolina is hiring a full-time Assistant Director to support autistic individuals in our Social Recreation program. If you're driven to help others thrive and want to be part of a supportive, mission-focused team—this is the role for you.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan, organize, and facilitate inclusive social recreation activities and group programs for participants.
- Train, supervise, and support year‑round program staff, providing ongoing feedback and leadership.
- Manage program operations and documentation, including personnel and participant records, scheduling, budgeting support, insurance, and workers’ compensation coordination.
- Ensure safe, compliant program delivery by enforcing policies and procedures and maintaining commitment to CQL basic assurances of health and safety and all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Collaborate and communicate with families, residential programs, and other professionals to support participant success and continuity of care.
- Provide hands‑on program support, including staff coordination, check‑in and pick‑up, and assisting with program photography/video as needed, while working a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree related to developmental disabilities, education, social work, or related field
- 2 years' experience with Autism and/or Intellectual /Developmental Disabilities strongly preferred
- Experience supervising part time staff or volunteers strongly preferred
- Based in or near the Winterville area
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 10 sick days, 10 vacation days, 3 wellness days, 12 paid holidays per year
- Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401k with matching, after meeting eligibility requirements
- Short-term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life insurance
- Other elective benefits
Our Culture:
We’re more than a workplace—we’re a community. Team members describe our environment as warm, inclusive, and empowering. Supervisors are here to help you grow, and your contributions truly matter.