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Current Job Openings

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Castle Rock 

 

 

There are currently no positions available in Castle Rock. 

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Colorado Springs 

 

 

Club 21 Program Assistant

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Position Overview

 

Club 21 is our social and recreation program, which takes place on the second and fourth Friday of each month, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Club 21 offers adults with Down Syndrome, Autism, and other special needs the opportunity to have fun with friends on a weekend evening in a safe, supervised setting. Activities include game nights, hobby nights, karaoke, dances and much more.

 

This position is responsible for supporting the Club 21 Program Manager in effectively planning, coordinating and executing all bi-monthly club events. This position reports directly to the Club 21 Program Manager and is responsible for assisting in the supervision of volunteers, organizing materials and all details associated with engaging participants in club activities.

 

Primary Job Duties:

 

• Communicates effectively and regularly with other staff, parents, family members, and volunteers to inform and seek input on program activities and participant needs.

• Assists with organizing each club event, including arranging for all necessary materials, food items, emergency forms, etc.

• Ensures all participants are warmly welcomed and appropriately assisted and engaged.

• Supervises volunteers to ensure Wellspring policies and expectations are met.

• Protects the health and safety of all participants.

• Ensure the successful execution of registration process, including accounting of fees collected.

• Communicate regularly with the Club 21 Program Manager to keep informed of any issues or needs.

• Analyzes and modify tasks to adapt them to the skill level of participants.

• Encourage and supports all participants.                                                                                                                                                                                    

     

Physical Demands:

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• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities to monitor the environment and participants' well-being.

• Must be able to assist participants when walking up or down stairs when necessary.

• Must be able to move chairs, tables or other heavy equipment.

• Bend to perform numerous tasks throughout the evening.

• May be required to be outside for regular, prolonged activities.

• Ability to sit on floor, move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations.

• Perform a variety of activities with participants (e.g., jump, dance, run, etc.) 

 

Qualifications: 

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1. One to Three years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

2. Passion for serving and empowering adults with special needs.

3. Demonstrates leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for directing large group activities.

4. Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

5. Excellent communication and relational skills to manage the multiple relationships within the program environment.

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