Program Director; Yachad New England

Yachad

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About The Position

The Program Director will be part of the leadership team in NE and help shape the future of programs and services in the NE region. Working under the direction and support of the Director of Yachad NE, the program director will help create and implement social programs that support individuals with disabilities and their families. Our goal will be to deliver meaningful programs and services to those who need our help, with a mindset of growth. This position requires knowledge of program development and knowledge of the community. Part of the focus will be on ensuring that the region is strategically growing in current and new areas to best serve the special needs community with an emphasis on working with individuals with disabilities and providing inclusive opportunities to socialize with peers.

Requirements

Strong commitment to the mission of Yachad and a passion for supporting Jewish individuals with disabilities
Well-versed in Jewish values and beliefs
Experience in program development
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Creative and organized
Able to work independently

Responsibilities

Lead outreach to new Yachad participants in the community
Oversee daily programming at the Yachad New England Community Center, with a primary focus on managing and staffing the daily lounge and support groups. This includes a schedule of Sunday–Thursday programming, approximately three evening events per week, two Sundays per month, all Shabbatonim (3–4 annually), and a monthly community program.
Lead intake of new participants and assist with membership registration
Maintains members’ accounts in Yachad’s database (MARS)
Main point of contact for parents/ group homes
Work with local Yachad Coordinators to ensure events are well-staffed and relevant information is entered into the database
Coordinate 1-2 weekly programs
Coordinate summer programming
Assists with overall programming needs as determined by the supervisor
Coordinate shabbatonim (details to be determined)
Be part of Yachad NE special projects
Execute community engagement activities that bring Yachad into the community.
Be a mentor for student interns and supervise some staff members.
Run school club visits
Administrative responsibilities include record keeping, budgeting, expense tracking, and collaborating on writing grant reports.

Benefits

Health insurance through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
Annual BeniComp stipend for medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision expenses
Group dental and vision insurance through MetLife
10 Paid sick days
10 Paid vacation days
Paid Jewish and Federal holidays
Short Fridays to accommodate for Sabbath observance
Free life and disability insurance
Discounted continuing education opportunities
403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match after 3 years (requires a minimum 2% employee contribution)