Organization: HabCenter Boca Raton
Position Title: Program Coordinator – Plant Nursery
Reports to: Nursery-Landscaping Instructor
Job Summary: The Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating support programs and activities. Also is responsible for overseeing the successful planning and completion of educational programs. Experience working with adults that have intellectual, physical, and emotional disabilities. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with staff, clients and other agencies and professionals.
Essential Functions:
· Assist in the care, supervision, and training of agency adult developmentally disabled clients.
· Work with clients outside in the Plant Nursery to grow and maintain plants.
· Treat each client with the highest degree of dignity and respect to optimize client’s right to self-determination; provide positive reinforcement to contribute to his or her sense of self-esteem.
· Assist clients in developing appropriate goals; review and discuss clients’ progress.
· Keep accurate records and data relating to clients’ behavior and goals; complete monthly client progress notes.
· Perform and instruct clients in all nursery duties related to the production/maintenance of plants and the plant nursery workspace.
· Maintain client confidentiality.
· Perform clerical work as assigned, including required Agency for Persons with Disabilities documentation.
· Perform other relevant duties as required and assigned.
Competencies:
· Dedication to providing great customer service
· Ability to develop and maintain positive client relationships
· Ability to work with individuals with developmental differences
· Self-Motivated: Ability to reach a goal or perform a task with little supervision or direction.
· Communication: First-rate interpersonal skills, must communicate effectively with clients and team members
· Detail Oriented: Ability to pay attention to the fine details of a project or task
· Goal Oriented: Ability to ensure that they and others stay focused on the task objectives and performs in accordance with clear expectations and goals
· Organized: Ability to be structured and methodical in working skills - prioritization, time management and organizational skills
Requirements:
· At least one year work experience with the disabled preferred.
· Able to work in an outside plant nursery environment year-round.
· Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
· Fluency in English - Required.
· Computer literacy; Efficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook – Required.
Education:
· Minimum of a High School degree or equivalency diploma preferred.
Work Location: In person
About HabCenter:
HabCenter Boca Raton, established as a nonprofit organization in 1978, is a powerful force of empowerment and innovation. With a steadfast commitment to making a difference, it sets out to equip adults with developmental differences with the tools they need to lead independent, fulfilling lives characterized by dignity, respect, and boundless potential. HabCenter’s Manufacturing and Plant Nursery offer individuals with developmental differences and mental health challenges vocational training. Our university partnerships provide counseling, special education and occupational therapy internship programs, these partnerships forge a path towards inclusive innovation and community engagement. As a driving force for inclusivity, HabCenter Boca Raton envisions a world where individuals with unique abilities are empowered to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.
Read more, www.habcenter.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person