Community Day Program Specialist, FT

Kids for the Future; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

PTO (10 days)

Job summary

Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is seeking a Community Day Program Specialist for the NE WI region. This on-site role focuses on delivering high-quality community day services, coordinating schedules, and serving as a liaison for families and staff.

Responsibilities include leading activities, developing curricula, ensuring safety plans, and managing site programs with on-site leadership throughout the week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with families and participants with developmental disabilities.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required.
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Applicants must pass a caregiver background check that meets the State of Wisconsin requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day program activities and coordinate community groups.
• Manage site schedules and ensure program offerings align with regional plans.
• Secure staff for programs and communicate with families and funders.
• Develop curriculum and safety plans for site activities.
• Monitor participant goals and maintain progress notes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

G Suite

Job description

• Location 1214 Kavanaugh Place,Wauwatosa, WI, 53213,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 - $21.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Beschreibung

Position Title : Community Day Program Specialist, NE WI

Location: Fox Cities Wisconsin

Reports To: Community Day Program Manager, NE WI

Status: Full-time

Pay: $19 - $21 / hour

FLSA Status : Not applicable

The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities, and their families, through awareness, education, information, programs, services, and the exchange of ideas and experiences.

DSAW provides programs and services throughout the lifespan (Parent’s First Call for new and expectant parents, children’s 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 Northeast Wisconsin. The Community Day Program Specialist is a key member of our Community Day Program team, ensuring quality, thorough case coordination, and direct programming services for individuals in Northeast Wisconsin.

The Community Day Program Specialist will assist with delivery of our Community Day Program(s) at our Appleton Center or other community locations. They will take ownership of everything related to the program(s) that run within it, including overall community partnership, leading day activities, serving as a parent liaison, scheduling, curriculum development and oversight, supplies, and safety. The Community Day Program Specialist will also help grow and develop the site’s program(s). The Community Day Program Specialist will serve as a lead staff member at the site and will be on-site the entire week to lead and oversee programs.

The Community Day Program Specialist will be a point of contact for families, funders, and 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 provide case management and monitor 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 coordination. Staff management experience is a plus, although this is optional for the position. The candidate must be a fast learner and passionate about helping individuals with disabilities lead amazing lives.

To complete this job well, the Community Day Program Specialist must be very comfortable with technology and 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 and G Suite products. Experience with participant management 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 organization’s future. We work within a collaborative leadership model, meaning everyone is expected to bring ideas to the table 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 Community Day Program Specialist 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

Assist with personal care as needed.

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, NE WI on overall regional program offerings

Oversee participant schedules and manage program waitlist

Create and send welcome letters, monthly newsletters, and calendars

Depending on the programming, occasional evenings or weekend days may be needed to support this role.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Working with families and participants with developmental disabilities

Supervisory experience preferred but not required

Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle

Applicants must pass a caregiver background check that meets the State of Wisconsin requirements

Interpersonal

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

Summary

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

• Retirement Savings Account

10 days of PTO, accrued in bi-weekly increments, as well as 9 set holidays and 5 wellness days

Monthly phone stipend of $20/month for using a personal cell phone

Laptop to complete your work

Additional benefits include the following:

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!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.