OPWDD Enrichment Programs Coordinator

Caresnys; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caresnys, located in New York, is seeking an Enrichment Programs Coordinator to facilitate engaging programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities. This position involves managing staff, program activities, and ensuring participant safety.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year working with developmental disabilities, ideally in a recreational capacity. Responsibilities include coordination of staff tasks, transportation, and attendance tracking to ensure an enriching experience for all participants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Preferred experience as camp director or program coordinator.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and excitement to participants.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
• Communicate daily expectations to support staff.
• Manage program assets and coordinate transportation routes.
• Ensure safety of all participants and staff.
• Attend required meetings and training.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Program coordination

Bilingual communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location

Dyker Heights with travel to Bensonhurst and Manhattan

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Enrichment Programs Coordinator position is to facilitate programs that lead to a camp-like experience for children and adults ages 9 and up who have challenges related to their developmental disability. The programs will include an afterschool program that is run two days a week (Mon/Weds 3:30PM-7PM) and an alternating weekend program that is on both Saturday and Sundays (10AM to 6PM). We are looking for an upbeat, enthusiastic coordinator who can lead a staff, create a ongoing list of activities and implement them all while keeping our participants engaged and excited about participating in the programs.

• Ensure program continuity by communicating daily expectations and shifts to support staff, participants, families and management.
• Manage program assets including keys, payment cards, devices, and access codes.
• Coordinate transportation routes and assign staff tasks to support efficient work‑site preparation and program operations.
• Track enrollment, attendance, and program metrics across sites.
• Develop programming, order supplies, communicate with facilitators and management.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Ensure safety of all participants and staff at all times, notifying the appropriate parties in the event of an emergency and complete all documentation.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Prior experience working with persons with developmental disabilities is a must, minimally 1 year.
• Prior experience as a camp director, program coordinator or recreational program is highly preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Complete all trainings including safety protocols from the Agency prior to start.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and excitement to the participants, while also completing routine safety checks.
• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

CARES (Community Assistance Resources and Extended Services, Inc.) is to assist children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and/or mental health conditions and their families, in particular, from under‑served multilingual communities, access information, obtain resources and services.