Participant Experience Specialist

Participant Experience Specialist – Tucson JCC Disability Program Services

PT/FT: Full-time

Hours: 8am-4pm M-F

Programs: 1. Taglit - Tucson JCC Main Campus at 3800 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718 2. Arts for All - Tucson JCC Oracle Location 2520 N. Oracle Tucson AZ 85705 3. Summer Camp - Tucson JCC Main Campus at 3800 E. River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718

DESCRIPTION:

Are you passionate about helping others maximize their potential? Join the Tucson J as the Participant Experience Specialist for our Taglit, Arts for All, and Summer Camp programs and become part of a vibrant team serving a diverse community of youth and adults with disabilities.

We emphasize wellness, team building, skill development, and social interaction, and we love to explore our community in new and exciting ways!

The J’s Taglit day program provides a small supportive group of adults with disabilities full-day vocational and enrichment programs. These programs are designed to explore, cultivate, and maximize each individual’s potential.

The J's Arts for All day program aims to help adults with disabilities build confidence, gain meaningful relationships, and develop performing and visual arts skills. We offer daily classes in dance, drama, music, exercise, ceramics, painting, and sketching

The J's DPS Summer Camp program provides a summer day camp experience for middle and high school aged youth with developmental disabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participant Care (yearly duties)

• Create and lead day program staff trainings/inservices
• Conduct individual participant care training for small and large groups of staff
• Observe day program direct care and provide “on the job” training
• Provide Program Managers and Directors with updated research and training related to direct care for adults w/ developmental disabilities
• Conduct parent communication related to participant care training

Summer Camp (10-week summer program)

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and train summer camp staff
• Conduct camper intake and registration
• Lead weekly staff trainings
• Supervise Gesher and Summer Tag unit heads
• Coordinate programming with DPS Program Specialist
• Pre-camp and summer camp parent communication
• Communicate with campers’ DDD Support Coordinators to release attendance hours and provide incident reports

Vocational Program (spring and fall sessions)

• Coordinate vocational internships communication and coordination w/ participating JCC departments
• Teach vocational curriculum to group of four DPS participants
• Coordinate and train additional vocational program staff member(s)
• Data collection, tracking, reporting, and billing

Tucson J DEI Statement

At the Tucson J, we strive to be a team where everyone is involved, respected, and heard. We recognize the value of all identities, abilities, and experiences, creating a work-place environment where employees feel empowered to be their full selves. An empowerment that resonates a positive impact on our team, and the community we serve. Be you, with us!

Accommodations Statement

The Tucson J is committed to the inclusion of all people of all identities. As part of this commitment, we will work with any employee who believes reasonable accommodations will greatly benefit their ability to be a successful member of the Tucson J team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in education or human services
• 3 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities, including program management
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must be 18 years of age
• Driver’s License Required
• Class one fingerprint certification (can be obtained after hire)
• First Aid & CPR certification (can be obtained after hire)
• Article 9 training (can be obtained after hire)
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Pay Rate: $40,000 - $45,000

Full benefits package including JCC membership.

Contact Charlie Paige, Director of Disability Program Services (520) 299-3000 ext. 3168 for more info.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000 - $45,000