Community Day Program Specialist
Community Day Program Specialist
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Position Title: Community Day Program Specialist SE WI
Location: Southeast Wisconsin specifically Nicolet and summer programming
Reports To: Community Day Program Manager SE WI
Status: Full-time (30-40 hours per week with some fluctuation)
Pay: $19 - $21 / hour
FLSA Status: Not applicable
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities and their families through awareness education information programs services and exchanging ideas and experiences.
DSAW provides programs and services throughout the lifespan (Parents First Call for new and expectant parents childrens services adult services vocational services and aging services) as well as educational opportunities and events.
We have an immediate opening for a Community Day Program Specialist in Southeast Wisconsin. The Community Day Program Specialist is a key member of our Community Day Program team ensuring quality and thorough case coordination as well as direct programming services to individuals in Southeast Wisconsin.
The Community Day Program Specialist will assist with delivery of our Community Day Program(s) at our Nicolet site as well as other CDP programs. They will take ownership of everything regarding that site and the program(s) that runs within it including overall community partnership instruction main parent liaison scheduling curriculum development and oversight supplies and safety. The Community Day Program Specialist will also help grow and develop the sites program(s).The Community Day Program Specialist will serve as a lead instructor at the site and is on-site the whole week to instruct and oversee programs.
The Community Day Program Specialist will be the main point of contact for families and funders as well as staff from other departments. The Community Day Program Specialist will be part of the wrap around team for participants and their families. The Community Day Program Specialist will conduct intakes case management billing and authorizations.
We are looking for someone who has experience working with individuals with disabilities. This person should have excellent organization and prioritization skills to assist with the site and program coordinator. Staff management experience is a plus although this is optional for the position. The candidate must be a fast learner passionate about helping individuals with disabilities achieve amazing lives.
In order to complete this job well the Community Day Program Specialist must be very comfortable with technology and be able to quickly learn new systems such as a new Case Management System. The Community Day Program Specialist should also have a thorough understanding of MS Office/G Suite products. Experience with participant management systems and time tracking/scheduling systems is a plus.
As DSAW continues to grow rapidly we are seeking a candidate for this role who is excited about having a say in the organizations future. We work within a collaborative leadership model meaning that everyone is expected to come to the table with ideas to improve our company. The ideal candidate should be excited to roll up their sleeves and take the initiative in creating new processes and procedures throughout the organization.
Depending on the programming at their site the site coordinator could work some evenings and weekends to support this role.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Education/Experience
This hourly position is budgeted at $19-$21 / hour
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.
Location: Southeast Wisconsin specifically Nicolet and summer programming
Reports To: Community Day Program Manager SE WI
Status: Full-time (30-40 hours per week with some fluctuation)
Pay: $19 - $21 / hour
FLSA Status: Not applicable
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities and their families through awareness education information programs services and exchanging ideas and experiences.
DSAW provides programs and services throughout the lifespan (Parents First Call for new and expectant parents childrens services adult services vocational services and aging services) as well as educational opportunities and events.
We have an immediate opening for a Community Day Program Specialist in Southeast Wisconsin. The Community Day Program Specialist is a key member of our Community Day Program team ensuring quality and thorough case coordination as well as direct programming services to individuals in Southeast Wisconsin.
The Community Day Program Specialist will assist with delivery of our Community Day Program(s) at our Nicolet site as well as other CDP programs. They will take ownership of everything regarding that site and the program(s) that runs within it including overall community partnership instruction main parent liaison scheduling curriculum development and oversight supplies and safety. The Community Day Program Specialist will also help grow and develop the sites program(s).The Community Day Program Specialist will serve as a lead instructor at the site and is on-site the whole week to instruct and oversee programs.
The Community Day Program Specialist will be the main point of contact for families and funders as well as staff from other departments. The Community Day Program Specialist will be part of the wrap around team for participants and their families. The Community Day Program Specialist will conduct intakes case management billing and authorizations.
We are looking for someone who has experience working with individuals with disabilities. This person should have excellent organization and prioritization skills to assist with the site and program coordinator. Staff management experience is a plus although this is optional for the position. The candidate must be a fast learner passionate about helping individuals with disabilities achieve amazing lives.
In order to complete this job well the Community Day Program Specialist must be very comfortable with technology and be able to quickly learn new systems such as a new Case Management System. The Community Day Program Specialist should also have a thorough understanding of MS Office/G Suite products. Experience with participant management systems and time tracking/scheduling systems is a plus.
As DSAW continues to grow rapidly we are seeking a candidate for this role who is excited about having a say in the organizations future. We work within a collaborative leadership model meaning that everyone is expected to come to the table with ideas to improve our company. The ideal candidate should be excited to roll up their sleeves and take the initiative in creating new processes and procedures throughout the organization.
Depending on the programming at their site the site coordinator could work some evenings and weekends to support this role.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Direct Services Provision
- Consistently model appropriate social skills
- Support participants by practicing modeling and guiding them through real-life experiences
- Utilize curriculum to support participants through skill acquisition
- Maintain and model positive professional working relationships with participants guardians employers and other significant persons in their lives
- Advocate for participants as needed and teach advocacy skills
- Attend required meetings and in-service training sessions
- Monitor participants goals and complete progress notes
- Site Coordination
- Lead and manage groups of participants in the community
- Oversee the schedule of programs at the site ensuring the offerings are consistent with the rest of the region
- Secure staffing for programs and substitutes as needed
- Communicate program information to the marketing team for inclusion on sign-up forms and marketing materials
- Oversee all communications with participants and parents
- Create and modify individual participant goals
- Create a DSAW curriculum to work for the site/schedule
- Work with the site staff to ensure appropriate safety plans are in place
- Collaborate with the Community Day Programs Regional Manager SE WI and Community Day Programs Specialist on overall regional program offerings
- Oversee participant schedules and manage program waitlist
- Create and send welcome letters monthly newsletters and calendars
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Working with families and participants with developmental disabilities
- Supervisory experience preferred but not required
- Applicant must have a valid drivers license and insured vehicle
- Applicants must pass a caregiver background check that meets the State of Wisconsin requirements
- Must be a sensitive and mature individual who can relate well to adults
- Demonstrates warmth insight interest and respect for persons with disabilities
- Willingness to accept flexibility with their schedule
- Able and knowledgeable to cope with emergencies or behavioral situations in a calm and effective manner
- Able and willing to be a team player and to work cooperatively with their supervisor
- Able to communicate effectively with consumers and employers
- Ability to multi-task and adhere to timelines set forth for quality management
This hourly position is budgeted at $19-$21 / hour
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Optional employee-paid medical dental and vision insurance with access to supplemental life critical illness insurance and accident insurance
- Employer-paid disability and life insurance
- 10 days of PTO accrued in bi-weekly increments as well as 5 set holidays and 5 floating holidays
- Monthly phone stipend of $20/month for using a personal cell phone
- Laptop to complete your work
- Flexible schedule
- Remote work for non-participant facing duties
- Parental leave after one year of service
- Ongoing training opportunities sponsored by DSAW
- Employee referral program (employee will receive $50 if their referral is hired)
- Relaxed dress code at the discretion of your supervisor
- Annual offsite staff team-building activities
- 8 hours per year to volunteer
- An amazing mission and culture!
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.
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