Community Program Coordinator

Description

Position: Community Program Coordinator
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available
Calendar: Community Calendar
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a healthcare field, such as recreational therapy, recreation and fitness, child life specialist, rehabilitation science, psychology, art or music therapy, or health education, with relevant certifications such as CTRS, CCLS, or equivalent. Some programs may accept an associate degree, depending on work experience—experienced professionals with a valid driver’s license.

Salary: $50,000-$70,000 annually

Essential Functions

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate community-based programs, events, and activities for individuals with disabilities and their families.
• Plan and implement programs that promote social engagement, recreation, skill development, community participation, and family support.
• Organize and facilitate family networking opportunities, support groups, caregiver education events, and community resource connections.
• Cook up and lead playgroups, social groups, recreational activities, camps, workshops, and special events.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with participants, families, community organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders.
• Identify community needs and develop new programming opportunities that align with the organization's mission and strategic goals.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to expand and enhance community programming.
• Recruit, coordinate, and support volunteers, community partners, and event participants as needed.
• Maintain program schedules, registrations, attendance records, and required documentation.
• Monitor participant engagement and program effectiveness and make recommendations for program improvement.
• Absorb and support marketing and outreach efforts to increase awareness and participation in community programs.
• Ensure participant safety and adherence to organizational policies and procedures during all community activities and events.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays to support program implementation and community events.
• Participate in organizational meetings, training, fundraising events, and community outreach initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience & Skills: A proven track record as a team player
  Ability to remain calm and organized in fast-paced work environment
  Ability to communicate pertinent information to the team
  Ability to implement behavior support plans
• Preferred: Experience working in an educational, therapeutic, or similar environment with students impacted by autism or other developmental disabilities
  Knowledge of the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
• Physical Demands: May include lifting and supporting up to 50 pounds
  Implement crisis protocols, which may include physical crisis management procedures
  Be required to bend, stoop, and kneel
  Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations
  Stand and circulate for extended periods of time
  Moderate to high stress levels
  Daily contact with students, teachers, and school staff
  Regular contact with parents, community members and outside agency personnel
  Be exposed to contact with individuals displaying physically aggressive, self-abusive, or socially undesirable behavior

Benefits

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation offers PTO, medical, dental, and vision plans, pet insurance, HSA, FSA, EAP, life insurance, short-term disability and participation in a Simple IRA with company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require additional support or assistance, please contact sodoherty@turningpointeaf.org.