Program Facilitators

HOPE Community Center

Job Description – PROGRAM FACILITATOR(S)

Hours: Part time. Monday-Friday. Occasional nights and weekends. Flexible schedule available

Reports to: Program Director

Supervises: This position has no supervisory responsibilities

SUMMARY

The Program Facilitator is responsible furthering the mission of HOPE under the direction of the Program Director, and with a team of other staff and volunteers, by working hands-on with HOPE Members to help develop, implement and facilitate programs that interest people with a wide range of physical and mental abilities and limitations, especially those with developmental disabilities.

For example, classes and activities that cover topics such as daily living skills, nutrition, sports and exercise, hygiene, money skills, social skills, math, science, language arts, volunteering in the community, gardening, special programs and so on. Establish partnerships within the community to share in the responsibility of creating empowering programs for adults with disabilities. Connect people with disabilities to the community in a variety of ways.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience working in a team setting
• Experience working with the disability population
• Be legally able to work in the United States.
• Pass a background check.
• Pass a drug test should one be administered.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills, comprehension, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, basic mathematics, organizing and innovation.
• Administrative duties such as computers (e.g., word processing, database, spreadsheet, PowerPoint, publisher, internet, etc.) , filing, scheduling, and tracking data.
• Proven record of conscientious, responsible behavior (work, volunteer, or school history) through letters of recommendation or other method. High moral standards.
• Work professionally, efficiently, and organized as a team player and also able to work independently.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Creative and able to adapt quickly to change.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to HOPE member issues such as personal care needs, behavior problems, or someone in crisis with medical issues such as seizures or falls.
• Independently supervise people with disabilities one-on-one or in groups on a daily basis, encouraging and modeling positive, appropriate behavior.
• Complete tasks that are beyond HOPE Member’s abilities.
• Tend to occasional personal care needs of HOPE Members.
• Must be able to be counted as a staff person for HOPE’s building-coverage policy.
• Occasionally assist with non-program special events such as fundraisers.
• Assists with preparing, leading and facilitating HOPE programs (educational and recreational) and special events for people with disabilities that connects them to the community in a variety of ways.
• Assists in developing and maintaining high-quality programs.
• Work cooperatively with other staff on special projects and activities as needed.
• Provide advocacy, supervision, leadership and/or mentoring to HOPE Members.
• Assists in the planning, organizing, and facilitation of special events/programs.
• Networking and partnering with other organizations to create programs and opportunities for HOPE Members.
• Assists in creating and maintain organizational systems to organize things such as curriculum and program materials, program documentation, contact lists, electronic picture management, sound system, etc.
• Give and create opportunities for HOPE Members to be involved at every level of daily programming/operations as appropriate. A big emphasis is for HOPE Members to lead and participate to the greatest extent possible. Therefore, program staff plays a supportive role whenever appropriate and possible.
• Assist with HOPE Member medications as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Possible exposure to profanity, violent, and/or offensive behavior from people with disabilities.
• High stress and multi-task situations.
• May be exposed to long and/or irregular hours.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and express themselves. The position is very physical and frequently requires prolonged times of being stationary, moving, changing positions, operate computers and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, printer or copy machine. The employee is required to participate in physical activities (sports) with people with disabilities. This position requires the ability to occasionally move items, up to 40 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The job description is subject to change at any time.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14