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Adult Program Coordinator

Easter Seals Greater Houston, a leading provider of services to people of all ages, with any type of disability, is currently seeking an experienced Adult Program Coordinator. This staff person will direct the Adult Program in accordance with approved program policies and methods, consistent with the requirements of funding sources and professional best practices.

Position Type: Full-time (40 hours), including some evening and weekend work

Salary range: $40,000-$45,000

Location: Houston, Texas

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, plan, and execute year-round programming for adults with disabilities, including but not limited to the registration process, program implementation, data collection for grant reporting, and program evaluation. Serve as on-site director at Adult Program, currently consisting of three days per week of day programming, and two to three community outings per month.
• Serve as a point-of-entry for prospective Easter Seals clients and volunteers, intaking them for Adult Program, and/or referring them to other programs or resources.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers, collaborate with partner organizations, and serve as an ambassador for Easter Seals at community events and presentations.
• Other duties as assigned, including assisting as needed with other programs within the Camps and Recreation Program, and other agency activities.

Essential Qualifications & Leadership Qualities:

• 2+ years activity planning experience, with leadership experience preferred
• Experience creating and implementing cognitively and physically appropriate recreational activities for clients
• Organized, adaptable, excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Able to effectively train and mentor volunteers and interns, including modeling effective behavior, explaining diagnoses and their presentation, and implementing behavior management strategies
• Must maintain current Driver's license and appropriate car insurance
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working with individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, neurological disorders, and development delays
• Leadership role at a recreational program
• Bilingual