Social Club Coordinator

Description
AGENCY OVERVIEW:
Jewish Family and Children's Services (JFCS) has served the San Francisco Bay Area for 175 years. We offer world-class services to support individuals and families across all stages of life, including adoption, mental health, senior care, disability services, financial assistance, Holocaust education, and youth development. Our mission and work are rooted in Jewish values, and we serve people of all faiths and backgrounds.

The Disabilities Services program provides comprehensive support for neurodivergent individuals and their families. We offer information, advocacy, care management, counseling, a vibrant social club, and residential support through the Gary Shupin Independent Living Community.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director of Disability Services, the Social Club Coordinator develops and facilitates client-inspired recreational activities, groups, and programs that meet the social, emotional, and cognitive needs of the Shupin Community. The Social Club Coordinator organizes on-site activities and off-site excursions, seeking to build a sense of community while enriching the lives of residents and social club members.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Pay Rate: $34.00 - $36.00/hour (depending on experience)
• Employment Type: full-time, non-exempt position with benefits
• Employer 403(b) retirement match plus additional employer contribution (subject to eligibility)
• Cafeteria plan with medical, dental, vision, FSA, Employer-paid life, and disability insurance
• 16 holidays (10 federal and up to 6 Jewish holidays), annually
• 3 weeks of vacation and 2 weeks of sick leave, annually
  
  
  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Making use of community and agency resources, develops a rich array of regularly scheduled programs for small and large groups in consideration of client needs, abilities, and interests to help them develop their independent living skills and integrate into the Jewish and general community
• Identifies and secures volunteer and/or professional facilitators of specialized activities and provides logistical support in organizing and facilitating the activities
• Maintains positive and collaborative relationships with partner agencies in the Bay Area
• Participates and documents all activities, monitoring participants to ensure full participation and safety
• Co-creates and publicizes an electronic monthly calendar of activities and events and a quarterly newsletter
• Curates and collaboratively plan social activities for and with residents of the Shupin Community
• Recruits clients for activities, events, and trips through outreach
• Coordinates and leads Shupin Community programming to increase client social skills
• Handles intake/onboarding for special programs including Special Connections and PEERS
• Acts as a Special Connections dating coach and PEERS instructor by educating participants on dating and social skills
• Responds to activity and event inquiries and participates in screening potential participants and taking new members into programs
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred
• One (1) year of experience planning, coordinating, and facilitating activities and events
• Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance
• Must have experience using MS Office applications and general computer skills
• Knowledge of the Jewish community, holidays, and cultural activities is not required but is helpful when coordinating or participating in activities with the Jewish Community
  
  
  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans, and disabled individuals. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status. JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.