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 Day Program Coordinator, you have the exciting opportunity to serve individuals with disabilities, helping them grow through art and learning.
We provide outstanding benefits such as medical, dental, 401(k), a $600 sign-on bonus paid out over 6 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
TURN Community Services was founded in 1973 by a group of parents who wanted better services for their adult children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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 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 and behavior support plans 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 while at the art and learning day program.
This center specialized in teaching all forms of art; drawing, singing, dancing, painting, playing of various instruments and more. In addition, you also get to spend time assisting the individuals having fun out and about. The Coordinator ensures support for and assists individuals with personal hygiene, frequent assistance with moving or transfers which includes lifting up to 50 pounds, and behavior management. Strong behavior management skills and consistent adherence to established behavior plans are vital.
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.
Schedule:
The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30am to 5:30pm, including various staff meetings approximately 4 times a month that will go into the early evening.
In addition, flexibility to work outside of the typical schedule will be needed for program and agency events. At times this may include working into the late evening and on the weekend.
The requirements for this social services position are:
- A minimum of 1 year of work experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities: experience with challenging behaviors will be given preference.
- A minimum of 1 year 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 and the ability to teach classes at the program
- A minimum of 18 years of age.
- Own personal, reliable transportation.
- Valid driver's license, current motor vehicle insurance, and clean driving record.
- Must be willing to drive large program buses and vans, and be willing to train new employees to drive large vehicles.
- Strong computer skills
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, apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling social services career. Let's work together to make great things happen!
Salary : $49,068