Program Lead

Overview

Journey
21’s mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and enriching living and learning options for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in Waukesha County and surrounding communities. Journey
21 focuses on five primary service areas:

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  Learning/Education
  – Journey
  21 offers three learning academies:
  1) 18-21 Transition Academy,
  2) Life Academy, and
  3) Summer Academy. The highly structured curriculum helps adults develop independent living, socialization, and community relationship skills.
• 
  Employment
  – Within the learning academies, Journey
  21 focuses on career readiness training and provides opportunities for internships/work experiences to learn specific job skills.
• 
  Advocacy/Resources
  – Journey
  21’s team serves as a resource for clients, families, and caregivers. Webinars cover topics such as long-term care, guardianship, and financial planning.
• 
  Programs, Outings, & Clubs
  – Journey
  21 offers various group social outings to facilitate growth. Programs are community-based, based out of Oconomowoc and the surrounding area.
• 
  Residential Living
  – Adults with IDD have opportunities to live in a condominium or cottage in The Journey of Pabst Farms, within a vibrant and inclusive community that supports independence.

In the context of the Journey
21 mission and its five primary service areas, the Enrichment Center (EC) functions as the face of the organization in the community. The Program Lead (PL) is a mission-driven leader responsible for the successful development of our programs, outings, fitness classes and clubs, including participant and community relations, supervising volunteers, operations, and safety. The PL will create, promote, and execute programs, outings, fitness classes, and clubs in a variety of settings while encouraging wellness, socialization skills, and community relationships for all participants.

The PL will also assist with the Life Academy, 18-21 Transition Academy and Summer Academy when not directly involved with a program, outing or club.

Programs & Outings:

• Plan, schedule and administer programs, outings, and clubs each quarter.
• Weekly communication with participants, parents, guardians, and volunteers outlining event details.
• Build community relationships with local businesses, organizations, and programs.
• Direct and monitor day-to-day programs and outings, clubs, kitchen/equipment operations, and program safety.
• Develop new programs, outings, clubs and events while maintaining popular ongoing offerings.
• Monthly assessment of all programs and events to maximize participation and revenue generation.
• Manage monthly budget.
• Flexibility to assist with Academies programs when short-staffed or when needed (e.g., job coaching or fitness classes).
• Complete case notes relating to client behaviors, injuries, or incidents pertaining to safety and wellness in Care Merge.
• Lead, schedule, and monitor volunteers at each event.

Person Center Plans:

• Update Journey
  21 participant notes including emergency contacts, allergies, behaviors, supports needed, etc.
• Assist in the development of each new participant’s Person-Centered Plan.
• Provide the monthly required PCP compliance goals check-in.

Public Relations:

• Work with the Enrichment Center Director to build and enhance Journey
  21’s image by being active, approachable, and visible in the community.
• Write two blog posts monthly for the website, including pictures, a summary, and the date of events.
• Support the communications strategy to share accurate information about Journey
  21’s Enrichment Center programs and activities.
• Be prepared to answer questions about the Enrichment Center from participants, families, guardians, community partners, donors, press, and businesses.
• Participate in marketing, public relations, and fundraising activities.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support the Enrichment Center Director.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Enrichment Center Director.
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative.

• At least five years of experience as a Program Lead or in a leadership role within an organization or school.
• Professional or personal experience with a school, agency, or advocacy organization serving adults with IDD, preferably in Wisconsin.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, lead programs, fitness classes, sports camps and a variety of clubs.
• Familiarity with a variety of sports and activities.
• Enjoys helping adults with IDD develop physically, mentally, and socially.
• Passionate and humble leader with integrity, positive attitude, mission-focused, and self-directed approach.
• Help shape and strengthen the Journey
  21 culture.
• Must be able to work successfully both independently, as well as on a team.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Non-profit Organizations