Job Title: Program Director
Location: AutismUp at the Golisano Autism Center, Rochester, New York
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, flexible schedule, occasional evenings and weekends
Position Summary:
The Program Director executes the programming AutismUp has committed to. Ensures all the logistics are operating effectively including the necessary staffing and space requirements. Promotes growth in capacity of those we serve and strives to increase the diversity of our participants and the staff we hire.
Responsibilities:
- Manages all existing health and wellness programming and collaborates with Program Coordinators to execute this programming to include skill building blocks and manages waiting lists.
- Supervises all Program Coordinators / key instructors and ensures Program Coordinators supervise all other personal trainers, facilitators and support coaches.
- Collaborates with HR Manager on staff development opportunities.
- Responsible for all program policies & procedures compliance to ensure quality, safety of participants and staff, as well as reduce risks to the organization.
- Coordinates scheduling of MSLE programming, pricing, registration and intake components.
- Accountable for program budgets / outcome results.
- Collaborate with local colleges to access staffing, volunteers and other resources.
- Works with Self Direction agencies to ensure all program descriptions are properly worded.
- Ensures the website and program registration system are updated with all program specifics required.
- Primary facilities contact with GAC and works to use external venues.
- Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and research with the team on new options.
- Determine the utility of the donated bus and transforming it with the appropriate grant funding.
- Manages our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives to encourage greater access to our services, reduce barriers and promote a positive culture.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 7-10 years’ management experience
- 5-7 years’ experience working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities
- Strong language and communication skills (written and oral)
About the Organization: AutismUp is the leading 501(c)3 autism support organization in the Greater Rochester and surrounding areas. Founded in 2004, by a small group of parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, AutismUp has grown to include more than 3,100 family and professional member households.
How to Apply: Email inquiries and resumes to: HR@autismup.org
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