To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to info@schurigcenter.org
The Role:
Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery is currently seeking a Program Coordinator to join our passionate and talented team of professionals who share a collective goal of designing services to make lives better. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the design and implementation of Schurig Center's CORE program. This program is offered four days per week and supports healing, community connection, and improvement of abilities for people whose lives have been impacted by brain injury.
The Program Coordinator will develop and facilitate lesson plans for the classes offered in the CORE program, coordinate administrative tasks, and ensure all aspects of the program run smoothly. The ideal candidate enjoys teaching and leading group classes, likes to think 'outside the box', is highly organized, and is passionate about improving the lives of individuals living with the strengths and challenges that survivors of brain injury experience.
Our CORE Program is one of several services offered at Schurig Center and offers a unique combination of therapeutic classes to help participants enhance their abilities, create relationships, and adjust to life after injury. Classes in the program include expressive art therapy, communication, life skill building, support group, and community engagement.
This position is part-time with an expected hourly commitment of 32 hours per week (Monday thru Thursday) and works on-site at our center in Larkspur, California.
This role will report to the Program Manager and works closely with the Art Program Director.
At Schurig Center, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe community and work culture where all are welcome regardless of their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, or religion. Schurig Center is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.
What You'll Achieve:
? Oversee the daily operations and coordination of the CORE Program for adults with acquired brain injury (ABI)
? Drive all aspects of the CORE Program, including developing curriculum, tracking of outcomes and treatment plans, calendar management for fellow facilitators (paid and volunteer), and management of administrative tasks
? Prepare daily lesson plans and facilitate classes with topics to be determined, based around client needs and facilitator skills and knowledge (examples of current curriculum include Community Connections/Field Trips, Social & Other Communication, Life Skills, Mind Body & Spirit)
? Design, implement and ensure that outcome measures (subjective and objective) are complete for all CORE Program clients by the deadlines established throughout the year (outcome measures include surveys, goal setting and treatment plan review)
? Coordinate CORE program special events on-site, remotely and within the community
? Recruit and coordinate volunteers to assist in the CORE Program
About You:
? Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
? Enjoyment of and skill in interacting with the public, including the ability to interact effectively and supportively with adults with disabilities
? Experience in teaching and working with groups, ideally with people who are living with a disability
? Ability to work collaboratively within a small team structure
? Calm, professional and positive demeanor
? Ability to work on-site in Larkspur
? Undergraduate degree and at least one year of training/experience in the fields of teaching or a clinical field such as psychology/counseling is ideal. Education and training in other fields of study that are transferable to the position will be considered. Other areas of education and training that are ideal include neuropsychology or other rehabilitation such as occupational therapy and speech therapy
Bonus Points For:
? Clinical training in understanding and working with the needs of people who are living with a disability and systems/resources commonly utilized by persons/families living with disabilities
? Experience working in a clinical setting and an understanding of behavior modification
? An understanding of acquired brain injury, short and long-term side effects, survivor/caregiver needs, client-centered advocacy
? Previous employment as a program coordinator, or manager or work in a similar role
? Experience working in a non-profit setting
Compensation and Benefits:
The hourly range for this role is $27-29 per hour. The final hourly rate will be determined by various factors, including individual qualifications and internal parity, which will be objectively assessed during the interview process. A signing bonus of $500 will be provided.
Our benefits include a Medical Benefits stipend, Paid Vacation (3 weeks), Paid Sick Time (1.5 weeks), 9 paid holidays, and pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan.
About Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery:
The organization is dedicated to providing on-site and remote therapeutic and educational outpatient services to individuals and families. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for people whose lives have been impacted by a brain injury, including their families, and to raise public awareness within the community of the causes and effects of these disabilities.
The team is positive, collaborative, and fun to work with. The staff and consulting professionals include licensed mental health therapists, neuropsychologists, occupational and speech therapists, expressive art therapists, and marketing/development personnel. The center is located in Larkspur near a walking path and estuary, and is surrounded by a beautiful garden. The organization has offered services remotely via Zoom and on-site since November 2021 and plans to continue this hybrid model of service indefinitely.
To learn more about Schurig Center, visit www.schurigcenter.org.