Activities Coordinator

Reports to: Director of Program Services

Essential Functions:

• Create a monthly calendar of events and activities that is shared around the agency so people know what is available to them here and in the community.
• Facilitate use of adaptive equipment and techniques in creating the activities on and off the NHC Campus.
• Offer classes, educational materials, mentoring, and innovative projects for day and evening programs, and all other agency services ( Without Walls, LAC, Residential, etc.). All the while promoting a fun, educational, engaging and a supportive environment.
• Collaborate with community consultants and educational institutions to design new programs that explore new ideas on an on-going bases.
• Act as the agency liaison for our local community Aktion club that puts on community events and volunteers throughout our area.
• Attend team meetings as scheduled by Day Programs and work closely with Residential Management in coordinating activities.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of the job responsibilities pertaining to participation and progress in classes/clubs and outings. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date attendance tracking system.
• Meet regularly with the your supervisor to discuss program needs, participation, supply needs, scheduling of staff and programs and activities.
• Communicate to your supervisor any concerns pertaining to attendance and participation that are observed during programs.
• Complete all supply orders for the events and activities Ensure all supplies are inventoried and that inventory maintained on a regular basis.
• Have strong communication skills with the people we support, residential and day program staff members, along with all other support departments.
• Provide one on one supports when deemed necessary.
• Work with all your peer coordinators seamlessly on group projects.

Additional Functions:

• Provide activities on campus utilizing the facilities available in the programs and in the main building.
• Carry out any other responsibilities deemed necessary to the position by the Chief Executive Office, Chief Operating Officer, and Sr Director of Program Operations.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Occasional need to lift up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Occasional need for physical intervention.
• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, bending and squatting.
• Frequent driving.
• Occasional computer work.

Salary Range: $40,000-$45,000 Annually