Special Olympics Coordinator

Creative Works; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

14 days PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance

403b retirement plan with companymatch

Job summary

Creative Works in Lewiston, ME is hiring a full-time Special Olympics Coordinator for the Community Services Day Program. The role supports individuals with disabilities to participate in Special Olympics activities, promoting self-esteem, confidence, and independence.

You will plan events with program leaders, manage schedules, ensure medical forms are up-to-date, and advocate for participants. The job requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift and assist participants when

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid US Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Experience with Special Olympics related service position preferred.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities a plus.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to perform the essential functions.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, DSP, CPR, and WELLE within four months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all CW Special Olympics programs.
• Advocate for assigned individuals and maintain family/community relationships.
• Attend to participants' personal care needs, including transfers.
• Transport participants using company or personal vehicle.
• Create and implement Special Olympics events calendar and practice schedule.
• Ensure medical forms are up to date for participants.
• Ensure staff trainings are up to date.
• Build community relationships to secure space for activities.
• Communicate with guardians and case managers to schedule events.
• Maintain daily logs, files, and accident/incident reports.
• Keep facilities clean and safe.
• Remain patient, empathetic, and flexible; solve problems.
• Work well in a team and independently; adapt communication to needs.

Skills

Valid US Driver's License

Satisfactory driving record

Special Olympics experience

Disability support experience

English reading/writing/speaking

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

SPECIAL OLYMPICS COORDINATOR in COMMUNITY SERVICES DAY PROGRAM

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm = 40 hours, with an occasional weekend for special events

Payrate: $23/hour

Since 1967, Creative Works has pioneered exceptional Community Services that provide critical community-based daytime activities for adults with disabilities and autism. Our locations are shared spaces full of rich resources like art studios, fully-equipped kitchens where delicious meals are prepared jointly, bountiful gardens, technology centers, and exercise rooms.

We are hiring a full time Special Olympics Specialist DSP for our Community Services Day Program in Lewiston. We offer 11 paid holidays, 14 days paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package options, including but not limited to: health, dental, and vision insurance, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and 403b retirement plan with company match!

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Responsible for all aspects of the Creative Works Special Olympics experience, which provides individuals with Special Olympics activities that promote personal growth through the development of self-esteem, self-confidence, and independence. The Special Olympics Coordinator will work closely with the programs and Team Leaders when planning events to ensure proper scheduling is being adhered to.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Oversee all CW Special Olympics programs.

Advocate for assigned individual(s), i.e., attend all meetings, assist in developing and maintaining family and community relationships.

Attend to individuals' personal care needs. (This may include lifting and assisting individuals in and out of wheelchairs, use of Hoyer lift and maintaining good hygiene.)

Transport individuals, as needed, using company vehicle or personal vehicle when necessary (or needed).

Transfer from one assignment to another as requested

Create and implement Special Olympics events calendar and practice schedule.

Ensure all medical forms are up to date for participants.

Ensure staff are up to date on all needed trainings to assist participants.

Build community relationships to ensure needed space for practicing.

Communicate regularly with guardians and case managers to schedule participants for events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain accurate records including daily logs, individual files, and accident and incident reports.

Maintain open and focused communication with team members regarding goals and progress of program participants.

Ensure any facility where individuals use CW services are kept clean and safe.

Ability to remain patient and empathetic.

Ability to remain flexible and quickly adapt to changing circumstances.

Must be able to problem solve and offer solutions.

Teamwork oriented, but also able to work independently.

Ability to adapt communication methods according to the individual’s needs.

PHYSICAL TOLERANCES

This position is very active and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.

Must be able to work in an outdoor setting in varied weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Must frequently assist in lifting non-living loads up to 50 lbs.

Must frequently assist participants' with transfers.

While performing this job the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and see to the extent necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Valid US Driver's License

Satisfactory driving record per agency's insurance company standards.

Prior experience with Special Olympics related service position preferred.

Experience supporting people with disabilities a plus.

Must be able to read, write, and speak English to the extent necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to perform basic math skills to the extent necessary to perform the job.

Must have, or be willing to obtain the following certifications: DSP, CPR, and WELLE within four months of hire.