Disabilities Day Program Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

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 at TURN Community Services, you have the exciting opportunity to serve individuals with disabilities.

We provide outstanding benefits such as medical, dental, 401(k), a $600 sign-on bonus paid out over 2 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 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 while at the art and learning day program.

The Coordinator ensures support for and assists with individuals in the program with personal hygiene, frequent assistance with moving or transfers which includes lifting up to 50 pounds, social skills, communication, safety, recreation and leisure and various other skills to learn independence in their lives.

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 personal hygiene to social skills, communication to safety, and recreation to leisure, you're there to lend a hand!

SCHEDULE

The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm. In addition, flexibility to work outside of the typical schedule will be needed for program and agency needs and events.

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
• An art background and experience with adult related arts in various disciplines.
• 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.

Do you have knowledge of general medical conditions? How about excellent time management skills? 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!