PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Autism-Society-of-North-Carolina-4; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Autism Society of North Carolina is seeking a Part Time Program Coordinator in Raleigh to teach, support, and plan activities for young adults in the community and program center. The role focuses on group adulting topics and fostering confidence and motivation through varied activities.

You’ll organize health and wellness activities, provide individual and group support, and assist the Director with educational groups, using visual supports and role-playing to teach skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in developmental disabilities, education, physical fitness, or a related field.
• Experience supporting teens and/or adults with autism.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Based in or near Raleigh with ability to travel locally.
• Comfortable presenting, teaching, and engaging groups.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate educational, social, and recreational group activities for program members.
• Provide group and individual support and teaching in community activities.
• Assist Director in planning and facilitating educational groups using visual supports, video clips, modeling and role playing.
• Maintain documentation and confidentiality; ensure services comply with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Make a Difference Everyday- Join Us as a Program Coordinator!The Autism Society of North Carolina is hiring a Part Time Program Coordinator to teach, support, and plan activities for young adults with autism and Asperger’s syndrome in the community and within the program center. The Program Coordinator provides informal teaching in a group setting around "adulting" related topics. If you're driven to help others thrive and want to be part of a supportive and mission-focused team, then this is the role for you!Location: Raleigh, NCSchedule: 16 hours per week: Mondays 11-5pm, Tuesdays 2-7pm, and Thursdays 2-7pmWhat You’ll Do:Organize and facilitate a variety of educational, social, and recreational group activities for program members with a strong emphasis on health, wellness, and physical exercise.Help develop and provide group and individual support and teaching in a variety of community-based activities.Provide opportunities for each member of program to shine and develop self-confidence and improve their positive outlook and motivation to continue moving forward through increased exposure to and involvement in a variety of community and in-house activities.Assist Director in planning and facilitating educational groups; Utilize tools and resources including visual supports, video clips of a variety of social situations, modeling and role playing to teach skills.Work to meet the personal outcomes of individuals and keep appropriate documentation as instructed. Maintain confidentiality of all members. Ensure that services and policies comply with all regulations and requirements.What We’re Looking For:Bachelor’s degree in developmental disabilities, education, physical fitness, or a related field preferred.Experience supporting teens and/or adults with autism.Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and required auto liability insurance.Based in or near Raleigh and comfortable traveling locally.Comfortable presenting, teaching, and engaging groups of program members.Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.Collaborative, outgoing leader and mentor who helps others feel supported and included.Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as program needs arise.Therapeutic Recreation certification preferred but not required.Not sure you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply—we’d love to learn about your experience and strengths.Why You’ll Love Working Here:Our culture: We’re more than a workplace—we’re a community. Supervisors are here to help you grow, and your contributions truly matter.Employee Assistance Program