Arts and Recreation Manager

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in your community and shape brighter futures, Help Group is the organization for you! We're one of the largest nonprofits of our kind in the U.S., offering diverse programs for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental delays, abuse, mental health, and social-emotional challenges. We offer unparalleled academic programs, mental health support, therapy, life coaching, vocational training, specialized social and residential programs, and resources for LGBTQ+ youth and families.

These initiatives touch the lives of over 6,000 clients a year and continue to expand in reach and impact. At the heart of Help Group's mission is a steadfast commitment to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and live positive, productive, and fulfilling lives. We invite passionate professionals to join us in supporting the development of our students, clients, and residents as we grow!

Here, you'll find not just a job, but an opportunity to grow your career in a deeply rewarding environment!

Come be part of a team that inspires, mentors and changes students’ lives because everyone deserves a great future.

• Full-Time
• Location:
  
  Culver City

• Oversee the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of social, recreational, arts, and enrichment programs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Regional Centers, referral agencies, funding sources, families, and community partners
• Ensure programs meet organizational, contractual, regulatory, safety, and quality standards
• Manage all program documentation, reporting, records, authorizations, billing, reimbursement, and administrative requirements
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate staff, interns, and volunteers
• Develop and manage staffing plans, schedules, facilities, equipment, supplies, and other program resources
• Conduct participant screenings, interviews, and intake meetings, while addressing parent, consumer, and staff concerns professionally.
• Lead parent support groups, social skills and skill-building groups, after-school programs, weekend activities, seasonal camps, and special events
• Develop marketing, outreach, and community engagement strategies to increase program awareness, participation, and utilization
• Oversee budgets, expenditures, purchasing, revenue, fiscal management, compliance, professional standards, and other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Education, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder, particularly toddlers, youth, and teens
• Experience developing camp and after-school enrichment programs, with strong skills in program implementation, management, evaluation, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating staff, along with strong leadership and staff-development skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, data entry, tracking systems, billing, invoicing, budgeting, and maintaining program records
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, marketing, outreach, networking, and partnership-building abilities; creative, detail-oriented, and able to multitask
• Sound judgment and initiative; flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends; valid California driver’s license, good driving record, and auto insurance

• Insurance plans for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance- options for 100% employer sponsored plans
• 403b…