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Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey · 11 hours ago

Director of Program Services

New Jersey, United States

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

Vision Loss Alliance of New Jersey has been serving adults with vision loss for 80 years, and they are seeking a Director of Program Services. This role involves coordinating and overseeing program staff, planning and executing programs, and ensuring the quality and organization of services for participants.

Non-profit Organizations

Responsibilities

Supervises all instructors, interns, teachers, and volunteers in the program department

Work with Program Staff to ensure that all programs meet desired outcomes

Participate in VLANJ’s management team, demonstrating a commitment to building cooperation and collaboration among all staff, programs, and departments

Ensure that daily programs are organized, planned, and run according to established curriculums

Welcomes, communicates and updates changes to participants at the start of each in-person program day

Responsible for ensuring that all program spaces are clean and organized for the safety of the program participants

In the absence of instructors, will facilitate/teach classes as necessary

Coordination transportation for participants via Access Link & shared ride services

Assist with morning and afternoon transportation needs by assisting people into and out of our facility

Facilitate virtual programs and identify and schedule guest speakers

Responsible for the intake coordination for new participants both in-person and virtual

Assist participants with coordination of transportation services as necessary

Develop and maintain program procedures and guidelines with the highest quality standards of practice by encouraging ethical and professional competency and conduct among program department staff

Conduct Performance Reviews with full-time and part-time program staff members, identifying goals and areas of development and/or improvement

Responsible for developing and conducting 'Awareness Training & Blindness Etiquette' for all instructors, staff and volunteers

Participate in community outreach educational programs focused on 'Awareness Training & Blindness Etiquette' as needed

Participate in efforts to strengthen and build partnerships with other organizations aimed at fostering the development of collaborative projects

Plan, facilitate, and execute Orientation & Mobility community excursions throughout the year

Attend Board meetings as necessary to educate Board members about VLANJ programs, community needs, program recommendations, and provide outcomes and evaluation reports on the impact of the VLANJ’s programs and services

Any & all other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Qualification

RehabilitationHealthcare degreeDisabilitiesProficient computer skillsZoom platform familiarityTeaching skillsOrganizational skillsTime management skillsInterpersonal skillsEffective communication

Required

2-year or 4-year degree preferably in areas of rehabilitation or healthcare

Experience working with adults with disabilities

Proficient computer skills. Familiarity with the Zoom virtual platform

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to prioritize responsibilities

Demonstrate initiative

Demonstrate a positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team

Possess strong organizational and time management skills

Capable of handling multiple priorities

Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff, instructors, participants, family members, potential referral sources

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Possess effective teaching skills