Participant Program Lead

General Function: 

This position is focused primarily on planning and supporting Blossom IDD’s direct programming. The Participant Program Lead works closely with the Executive Director, staff, and volunteers to ensure the seamless execution of Blossom IDD programs. The Participant Program Lead is a welcoming, active presence at events, helping with setup, implementation, and participant support. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on with our participants and programming.

Key Responsibilities: 

Program Planning & Development

• Collaborate with the Executive Director, other team members, and program committee to plan and schedule programs in alignment with Blossom IDD’s mission. 
• Assist in the creation and adaptation of programming based on feedback and participant needs. Collaboratively develops calendar and establishes staffing requirements. 

Program Facilitation

• Complete an active role of organizing necessary equipment/supplies, setting up/cleaning up, implementing, and executing programs at various days and times. 
• Attend scheduled events to assist with setting up, running activities, engaging participants

Social-Emotional Support & Safety

• Utilizes appropriate redirection/enforces natural consequences in various programmatic environments, if necessary, to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants. Encourages appropriate responsibility and interactions by participants. 

Team Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with the lead coordinator and Executive Director about programs and needs, and work with volunteers on-site. Attends the monthly program committee meeting

Communication & Documentation

• Serve as a point of contact for participants, caregivers, and volunteers. Document attendance, program feedback, and incident reports as directed and appropriate. 
• Actively communicates with Blossom IDD’s participants, Executive Director, program committee, and volunteers on pertinent information pertaining to events and programs in a timely manner via email as well as phone when appropriate. 
• Send out needed communications to remind the community of program details and other important information at the direction of the Executive Director and independently.

Connection

• Encourages connections and engagement with participants, community members and organizations, and local activities to share in Blossom IDD’s purpose and mission. 

Other

• Other mutually agreed upon responsibilities based on the needs of the organization.

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience

• Required high school diploma or equivalent/certificate of completion when applicable.
• Not a former or current participant of Blossom IDD.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills or willingness to improve  skills 
• Ability to display a positive attitude while working
• Ability to demonstrate reliability and responsibility 
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner 
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, or will communicate to either the Executive Director, or other appropriate team members specific hours needed based on scheduling barriers.
• Ability to work within a team  
• Able and willing to work with team members of all ages, ability levels, backgrounds
• Ability to easily use email, Google Suite, phone, etc. to facilitate communication

Preferred

•  Experience working with individuals within the IDD community.

Range of pay: $15-18+ based on experience, skills within the nonprofit, disability supportive environment, and responsibilities given.

*Approximately 10 hours per week.*

Work location: Community locations, admin office W63N647 Washington Avenue; Cedarburg, WI 53012 & Remote

Job type: Part time/non-exempt