What are the responsibilities and job description for the Disabilities Day Program Coordinator position at TURN Community Services?
Are you passionate about learning, social services, and nonprofit work? Then this full-time Day Program Coordinator position might be the perfect fit! As a Disabilities Day Program Coordinator at TURN Community Services, you have the exciting opportunity to serve individuals with disabilities, helping them grow through art and learning. The typical schedule for this nonprofit Day Program Coordinator position is Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm including various staff meetings at different times. In addition, flexibility to work outside of the typical schedule will be needed for program and agency needs and events.
We provide outstanding benefits such as medical, dental, 401(k), a $600 sign-on bonus paid out over six months, opportunities for growth, a health plan through health reimbursement accounts with an option to participate in a health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, accrued paid time off following a waiting period, a 401(k) with employer match, an employee assistance program (EAP), life insurance, and disability.
The salary for this social services position is $49,068 per year. If this sounds like the right nonprofit for you, apply today!
TURN COMMUNITY SERVICES: WHO WE ARE
Formerly known as Project TURN, we were founded in 1973 by a group of parents who wanted better services for their adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now known as TURN Community Services, we provide resources to more than 850 individuals with developmental disabilities. With locations from Brigham City to St. George, we offer a full range of services including day programs, residential living, art center programs, summer camp, and supported employment opportunities.
The mission of our nonprofit is to TURN dreams into reality! That applies to our employees as well. We genuinely care about the people in our employ and want to make a difference in their lives and careers. We offer generous benefits and promote a work environment where everyone supports each other.
WHAT YOU DO AS A DAY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
As a Day Program Coordinator, you make a huge impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. You're responsible for monitoring, supervising, and participating in the development and implementation of person-centered behavior support, along with other support plans and curricula for each person. Not only that, but you also ensure that each individual's personal goals and well-being are being met through their individualized support plan during the art and learning day program.
You're the TURN representative in the community and other professional settings, meaning you're the go-to person for all stakeholders. An exceptional communicator, you enjoy building and maintaining positive relationships. In addition to all of that, you help individuals with disabilities in the art and learning program learn various skills to gain independence in their lives. From learning social skills, communication, safety, recreation and leisure, you're there to lend a hand! The clients in this program need assistance with personal hygiene care, behavior management and lifting and transfers.
You will have the opportunity to coordinate a program that loves to have fun, be active and specializes in teaching all forms of art; drawing, singing, dancing, painting, playing of various instruments and more, as well as spending a lot of time experiencing adventures outside of their building. Some of the adventures the individuals love doing are being active, participating in special Olympics, bowling, hiking, going to museums, visiting national parks, swimming, playing pickleball and are generally open to trying new things. The Coordinator plans and executes specific activities in all of these areas.
WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR DAY PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The requirements for this social services position are:
- 1 years of work experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (experience with challenging behaviors will be given preference)
- 1 years of supervisory experience in a work setting, consisting of interviewing and hiring staff, monitoring and evaluating performance, staff training and development, staff discipline, and scheduling
- Experience with various forms of art
- 18 years of age
- Personal and reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license, current motor vehicle insurance, and clean driving record
- Willingness to drive large program buses and vans, and to train new employees to drive large vehicles
- Proficiency with computers
Do you have knowledge of general medical conditions? How about excellent time management skills? Can you perform administrative functions for our nonprofit such as financial, liaison, and reporting duties? Are you a natural-born leader with leadership and teamwork experience? If so, you may be perfect for this social services position with our art and learning program!
WILL YOU JOIN OUR SOCIAL SERVICES NONPROFIT?
We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our day program team. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling social services career. Let's work together to make great things happen!
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Salary : $49,068