Collaborative Coordinator - Northwest Special Recreation Association : Job Details

Coordinators will assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate recreation and leisure programs for children and adults with disabilities.Collaborative Coordinator serves as the site programming coordinator for collaborative programming, including adult day and afterschool programs done in collaboration with Clearbrook and NWSRA. Assist Manager of Collaborative Services to interview, hire, train, and place employee for site. Directly supervise and evaluate employees in collaborative programs at the site. Serves as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP). Assist with coordination of the necessary training of the DSP staff as regulated by the State of Illinois. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programs for children and adults with disabilities. Represent NWSRA at meetings, support community access to recreation for individuals with disabilities and advocate for the development of recreation programs.

• Demonstrate an understanding of coordinating and implementing programs while working closely with agency teams to support individuals with disabilities in the least restrictive environment and the most inclusive settings.
• Assist with creating annual goals specific to the site's collaborative programs.

• Supervise and evaluate employees at collaborative site.
• Conducts assessments and program trials to determine client's acceptance into the programs.
• Develop, implement and evaluate behavior plans as necessary.
• Ability to work independently, when necessary, to solve simple to complex problems, demonstrate dependability, promptness & punctuality and convey a positive attitude to others.
• Adheres and upholds all State of Illinois policies and requirements for site and programs in collaboration with Clearbrook.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from accredited college or university with a BA/BS degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field of study.
• Must have knowledge of and ability to confidently work effectively with individuals with disabilities.
• Current National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) or the ability to get certified within an allotted amount of time determined by the policy of the Association and/or the Executive Director.

Scheduling:This is a full-time, exempt position. Scheduling is generally Monday - Friday. Some weekends and evenings are required. Target hiring range is $46,534.49 - $49,389.50 annually based on qualifications.Benefits we offer:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• AFLAC Indemnity Plans
• IMRF Pension Plan
• Mission Square Retirement 457b Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Personal Days
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)