Position Title: Reach High Coordinator

Reports to: Program Director

FISA Status: Full time

Summary: Under the direction of the Program Director, the Reach High Coordinator is responsible for the care and enrichment of up to ten (10) intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) adults. This includes developing, implementing, and supervising all curriculum, activities, outings, and classroom management strategies, while ensuring compliance with Board directives and all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Reach High Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day curriculum and activities in the Reach High Program at High Point Village, a 501(c) non-profit.

Responsibilities:

● Organizes and develops course work, curriculums, coordinates classes, observes and assesses the needs of the Villagers.

● Implements curriculum and activities while creating a rich environment that meets the social, emotional, and educational needs of the Villagers within the Reach High Program.

● Manages all aspects of the Reach High Program including a monthly classroom calendar, transportation, activities, materials/supplies, pre-planning for projects and class activities, work, prevocational, social, life skill development, agency requirements, and budget.

● Collaborates with all other program staff to ensure quality, safety, and awareness for Villagers.

● Skilled in visual support methodology as needed for curriculum, schedules, and other modification supports for Villagers.

● Communicates with parents and caregivers in an ethical and appropriate manner.

● Coordinates with community partners to provide opportunities for Villagers to experience new and engaging activities.

● Manages classroom needs through classroom management strategies, manages visiting interns, practicum students and volunteers while encouraging engagement.

● Provides individualized assistance as needed.

● Ensures all Villagers are supported and assisted at their physical and function-level.

● Identify any problem areas and convene with the Program Director when necessary.

● Interacts in a positive and supportive manner with other personnel and community-based organizations.

● Coordinates with the Program Director in the development of current and long-term program goals and objectives.

● Maintains paperwork requirements mandated by outside agencies, and High Point programs expectations.

● Participates in workshops, trainings, and online courses required for certification in areas of need.

Education and/or Experience: Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in education, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology or related field plus three (3) years of experience working in the field of study; or, 3 year’s experience in a trade that could translate easily into development of programing activities and/or pre-vocational training opportunities for Villagers. Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is strongly preferred.

Core Competencies: For effective performance in this position, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

People Skills: Compassionate and honest, and can relate to others, has patience, trustworthy and trusting of others, must be able to show empathy, has excellent listening skills, flexible and able to show genuine interest in others, has a positive and outgoing personality, and is able to be a leader to others.

Management: Maintains effective systems to account for all receipts and expenditures of program funds. Develops budget items for fiscal year and ensures the effective use of funding for on-site and off-site activities.

Job Knowledge: Understands the technical aspects of managing; provides advice to staff directly and/or solicits guidance from experts. Understands the duties and responsibilities of the position and keeps job knowledge up to date. Clearly understands and seeks to achieve the mission of the organization and continuously works to embody the core values of High Point Village which are to be God-centered, celebrate all ABILITIES, have STEWARDSHIP as our first instinct, be AUTHENTIC in all relationships, and take OWNERSHIP and act, just go!

Strong initiation and advocacy skills that help implement goals of the program and the goals of the Villagers. Strong ability to manage the needs of the Villagers through creativity, curriculum, and classroom management skills.

Reach High Coordinators recognizes and brings to the attention of the Program Director issues that affect the organization and implements plans to reach organizational goals as determined by the Executive Director.

The Reach High Coordinator will take proactive approaches in developing action plans and resolving problems as they occur, in consultation with the Program Director, Executive Director and/or other staff members.

Communication: Communicates effectively with multiple audiences using a variety of formats. Examples include written communications that clearly outline the situation and action items.

Dependability: Seeks increased responsibility while remaining conscientious, accurate, and reliable with respect to achieving the organization’s goals, and the needs of the Villagers and volunteers at High Point Village. This includes being available and responsive to issues and concerns as they arise. Understanding of the responsibilities of managing adults with various intellectual disabilities and is continuously aware of the safety, accountability, and liability of all the Villagers at High Point Village. Understanding of ethical standards such as do no harm. It is a foundational principle of programs at High Point Village.

Hours required are presently 8:00 -4:30 Monday through Thursday and 9:00-12:00 Friday.

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