Community Outreach Coordinator

Whitehouse, OH
Full Time
Entry Level
Help us redefine what is possible and make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with Autism! Bittersweet, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides residential, vocational, and recreational services to individuals with autism.
Bittersweet is seeking a Community Outreach Coordinator (COC) to work full time at our Whitehouse location as well as various community-based locations.  The COC will coordinate & implement community-based social recreational programs offered in the Northwest Ohio area to adolescents and adults with autism. The COC will also coordinate and oversee Bittersweet’s 6-week summer camp for adolescents with autism. The Bittersweet Volunteer Program opportunities and needs will also be coordinated by the COC. The COC will present informational presentations & attend tabling events throughout the community. The COC will supervise a small pool of staff.
Responsibilities:
  • Ensuring participant health and safety, rights, & dignity
  • Individual participant growth and development (Physical, educational, social, emotional)
  • Community building, integration, & Adherence to governing rules and regulations 
  • Community Enrichment staff growth and development
  • Contributory involvement in team process (including communication and collaboration with the individuals and their guardian/family members)
  • Maintaining integrity of BSF philosophy, service quality, and public relations
  • Fiscal efficiency
  • Organization of required resources (material & personnel)
Education / Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Willingness & capability to get Medication Delegation certified
  • Three years' experience as a Direct Support Professional
  • Two years of related experience (leadership, social recreation, scheduling)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work flexible hours (including evenings & weekends)
  • Ability to work independently
The desired person will be positive, energetic, and customer-service focused.  Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are needed to succeed. 

Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, paid disability and life insurance, personal time off, 401K with company match, EAP program, ERN program with success coach, payday advance program, and 11 paid holidays.
 
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