Support Lives, Build Futures — Meaningful Day Coordinator Opportunity
Location: [Gardner, MA] Schedule: [Full-time]Salary: The starting rate for this position is $21/hr.
CRJ’s Disabilities Services supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized programs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We offer a range of residential and day programs to support people in the places they want to live and work. We provide care tailored to the needs of individuals we serve; we don’t look to make the individuals fit into our programs.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as a Meaningful Day Coordinator and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals with disabilities in our group homes.
What You’ll Bring:
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.
- MAP certification is required.
- Prior experience working in residential or behavioral health settings is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.
- Prior experience with electronic documenting and report writing.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
What You’ll Do:
- Facilitate the implementation of meaningful day in your program
- Ensure daily planning and relaxation meetings are scheduled and occurring:
- Ensure entire documents are completed for Mon – Fri from 9 AM to 3 PM
- Ensure that sufficient copies are available
- Purge information every three months into the black cabinet
- Develop and prepare individualized meaningful day schedules for all individuals
- Ensure daily schedules are being followed and filled out by all first shift staff
- Periodically review schedules for accuracy and completeness, make changes as needed.
- Ensure that menus are properly completed and followed.
- Ensure menus follow the correct template and are EO509 compliant.
- Post and update menus on the refrigerator or in a location designated by the Program Manager.
- File copies of all menus in the HR book.
- Ordering necessary supplies for meaningful day.
- Continuously pursue new activities and opportunities to keep schedule fresh.
- Offer training to staff on meaningful day at each monthly program staff meeting or more often as directed by Program Manager.
- Focus on vocational development and procurement of jobs when possible.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Meaningful work that impacts lives of others every day.
Benefits: CRJ offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan with a company match. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, training and professional development opportunities, and voluntary benefit options.