Job Description

Job Title:

Program Associate (PT)

Location:

Various locations throughout Westchester & Putnam County, NY

Supervisor:

Program Manager

Job Overview:

In this role, you'll play a vital part in creating enjoyable and meaningful experiences for participants through a variety of recreational activities, including but not limited to bowling, tennis, art, and weekend trips. Your commitment to ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of participants will have a positive impact on their physical and emotional health. This position offers excellent experience for graduate students studying special education, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and recreational therapy providing a valuable opportunity to build their resumes and gain practical skills working with people with disabilities. This position offers a unique opportunity to earn additional income outside the typical 9-5 workday, while having fun and providing meaningful experiences to people with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

As a Program Associate focused on empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, your key responsibilities will include:

Provide hands-on support and guidance during various recreational activities, such as bowling, tennis, golf, weekend trips, and other various programs.

Ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of participants, prioritizing safety in every interaction.

Work closely with our team to facilitate engaging recreational activities that promote participants' physical and emotional well-being.

Maintain thorough and accurate records to track participant attendance/dismissal.

Offer support as participants work toward achieving recreational and therapeutic milestones, fostering personal growth and self-confidence.

The Program Associate provides a variety of pre-planned activities that meet the needs of the participants at our programs.

Supports overall strategic plan of the organization.

Qualifications:

Experience in sports, the arts, film, or recreational therapy. Knowledge of the Special Olympics is a plus but not required.

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable form of transportation.

Must be willing to travel within the Westchester & Putnam County Area.

Self-motivated, punctual, and responsible for collecting payments for participants' food and drink.

Exceptional organizational skills and a professional demeanor.

Proficiency in computer use and effective communication, both written and verbal.

Preferred (but not required): Hands-on experience working with people with disabilities or related experience.

Provide support to program coordinator and other team members as needed.

Must possess ability to sit, stand, walk, see, climb stairs, and lift weight of up to 30lbs.

Possess physical abilities relevant to safe facilitation of specialized program. (i.e Emergency evacuations)

The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation

Staff should possess the ability to problem-solve quickly in response to any issues that may arise with participants or the logistics of a program.

Ability to adhere to our organization's core values and commitments

Schedule:

Flexible schedule. Nights and weekends.

Location:

Servicing the Westchester & Putnam County Area

Salary:

$25 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

Westchester County, NY (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Westchester County, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person