ADULT NIGHT OUT PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Budd Lake NJ

Adult Night Out Program Coordinator

Advancing Opportunities, an affiliate with Apis Services, Inc., is currently seeking an Adult Night Out (ANO) Program Coordinator to work with adults with disabilities to provide support.

Job Summary:

The ANO Program Coordinator's role is to plan and lead weekly activities for the Weekend Adult Recreation program, supervise program staff, and ensure smooth operation of services that promote community inclusion for adults with disabilities. This includes organizing events, managing staff, maintaining compliance with agency and state requirements, and fostering positive relationships with participants, families, and community organizations.

Direct Duties:

• Plan and organize Adult's Night Out programs, including creating and publishing a monthly activity calendar.
• Gather, purchase, and transport program supplies needed for activities.
• Maintain accurate participant records, including emergency information and service plans.
• Develop and implement Community Inclusion Service plans in collaboration with supervisors and families.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports in compliance with agency and DDD state requirements.
• Recruit, train, and supervise program staff, ensuring adequate coverage for all counties served.
• Expand program sites by networking with community organizations.
• Promote participant engagement by reaching out to individuals and families.
• Travel regularly throughout Warren, Sussex, and Morris counties.
• Assist with vehicle inspections and maintenance for agency vehicles.

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to drive or learn to drive a 15-passenger van for participant transportation
• Physical ability to carry program supplies in and out of vehicles and up/downstairs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or other relevant software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities, families, staff, supervisors, and other social service personnel.

Successful candidates must:

• Bachelor's degree in human services or equivalent experience working with people with disabilities.
• Experience in community event planning or teaching is a plus.
• Well-organized and detail orientated.
• Excellent customer service skills (both internal and external)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Behavioral issue management and crisis intervention skills.
• Compliance with regulatory standards.
• Consent to: State and Federal Criminal Background Checks; Drug Screen; Pre-Employment Physical and PPD;
• Upon hire: Complete all orientation and pre-service training as required by our funders

Job Competencies:

• Effective Communication: Ability to clearly and respectfully communicate with program participants, families, staff, and external agencies. Demonstrates active listening and ensures transparency in all interactions.
• Ethical Practice: Upholds confidentiality, integrity, and ethical standards in all interactions and decisions, ensuring the rights and dignity of program participants are prioritized.
• Leadership and Accountability: Provides clear direction to staff, models positive behaviors, and takes responsibility for the success of the Adult's Night Out (ANO) program. Holds self and team members accountable for meeting expectations and standards.
• Collaboration: Works collaboratively with other professionals, families, and community partners to ensure quality care and services are provided to program participants.
• Cultural Humility: Demonstrates respect for and understanding of the diverse backgrounds, needs, and perspectives of program participants, staff, and families, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution: Approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset, resolving issues in a fair and timely manner, while maintaining professionalism and promoting a positive atmosphere.
• Adherence to Policies and Procedures: Ensures compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards, maintaining a safe, respectful, and efficient work environment.

Who we are:

Advancing Opportunities, Inc, an affiliate of Apis Services, is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization providing services and supports to people with disabilities and their families so they can live independently. Recognized as one of the leading disability service providers in the state of New Jersey, the agency is committed to person-centered services delivered in the community.

Apis Services, Inc. provides administrative services, including recruiting and onboarding new team members for more than 30 for profit and non-profit organizations across the United States so they can focus on their all-important missions. APIS Service, Inc. is a progressive corporation with over 3500 employees nationwide and growing.

The employment opportunities we have to offer dedicated and caring career seekers are endless. Join us in helping to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve by providing good people to support the missions they serve.

Apis Services provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.