Coordinator Activities

Posting Summary

College

College College Of Health & Human Svcs

Executive Area

Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Department Center For Disability Services

Posting Number

Posting Number S1735P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Type Nonexempt/Hourly

Pay Grade

Pay Grade D

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - East Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Assists with the development and supervision of daily activities for adults with disabilities and direct support professionals. Leads activities, identifies procedures to facilitate activities, and ensures health and safety standards are met during activities.

• Develops, adapts, and implements consumer activity programming including small and large group activities that match consumer objectives, needs, and interests. Creates daily schedule.
• Establishes relationships with local organizations and coordinates volunteer opportunities for consumers.
• Assists the treatment team in identifying goals and objectives related to activities.
• Assists the program coordinator and supervisor of programs in establishing processes and procedures to help staff engage consumers in activities.
• Ensures that health and safety standards are met per accreditation requirements and policies during activities.
• Assists in conducting interviews and surveys of consumers to determine satisfaction with activities provided, as well as to identify activity interests and preferences.
• Assists the supervisor of program in managing personal spending money. Ensures funds are available to participate in activities in the community. Assists in the reconciliation of funds.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises temporary and student employees.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year’s relevant experience.
• Supervisor or lead experience.
• Experience developing and Implementing activities for consumers with different levels of functioning.

• Terminal Appointment ends 06/30/2027 with a potential of being extended.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
  https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is performed with exposure to any number of elements which may occasionally require some precautions such as safety glasses, protective clothing, ear protection, etc.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have one year of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have supervisor or lead experience?
  • Yes.
  • No.
• * Do you have experience developing and implementing activities for consumers with different levels of functioning?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.