Recreation Program Coordinator

Position Summary

The Recreation Program Coordinator in the STAIRS program works with youth ages 6-21 who have autism and developmental disabilities. In this role, you will design and implement recreational and social activities tailored to each individual's needs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, including the Program Director, Residential Manager, Behavior Analysts, and other staff, you will provide support to youth with severe behavioral challenges and skill deficits. Your primary responsibility is to create therapeutic programs that foster socialization, skill development, and positive behavior in youth who have not responded to less restrictive treatment settings. You'll ensure all activities are safe, monitor youth progress, and document participation to inform treatment planning. This position also provides administrative support to the program, including coordinating departmental schedules and calendars, preparing meeting agendas and minutes, supporting admission-related documentation, coordinating program supplies and inventory, and completing other administrative tasks that support day-to-day operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Project Management: Plan, implement, and oversee recreational activities and social programs, ensuring they meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Resident Evaluation & Documentation: Assess residents’ progress, update treatment goals, and document behavior and development in a timely, accurate manner.
• Communication & Liaison: Serve as a communication link between residents, families, staff, and other stakeholders to support care coordination.
• Crisis Management: Use Safe & Positive Approaches (S&PA) for crisis intervention when necessary.
• Administrative Support: Coordinate departmental calendars and scheduling, maintain meeting agendas and minutes, assist with admission paperwork and related documentation, coordinate program supplies and inventory management, maintain organized program records, and provide administrative support to the STAIRS program as needed.
• Other Duties: Perform other administrative and program support duties as assigned to promote efficient program operations and quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years working directly with individuals with behavioral health diagnoses, autism and/or intellectual disability, including planning and facilitation of leisure and recreation activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, data collection/analysis platforms, strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple administrative responsibilities, maintain accurate records, coordinate schedules, and prioritize competing deadlines.
• State PA criminal, FBI, PA Act 168, and PA child abuse clearances required.
• Valid PA driver’s license with three (3) year driving record required.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year. Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. Our Culture, Our Expectations At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and call to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

• A competitive salary.
• A comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.