Family Support and Activities Coordinator

The Arc of Greater Plymouth is a non-profit Human Services agency located in Plymouth, MA. Our mission is to provide support and dignity to individuals with developmental disabilities.  The Arc of Greater Plymouth has an immediate opportunity for a Family Support Coordinator.

 

Responsibilities:

  Assist the Family Support team in supporting over 400 families.Organize and maintain all relevant information for each activity i.e., registrations, payments records, volunteer, etc.Attend activities on a regular basis with emphasis on beginning of season, while attending another activity have information on hand to provide families for other upcoming events.  Schedule includes hours within the office as well as occasional weekends and evenings at recreational events sponsored by The Arc.  Recruit and conduct initial interviews of volunteers.  Conduct necessary background checks and maintain an organized file with relevant information on each volunteer.  Supervision of all volunteers.Attend Family Support team meetings and Agency wide staff meetings.Attend trainings when deemed relevant by Assistant Director.Provide back up phone support to receptionist as needed.Provide assistance to all areas of Family Support/Respite; contacting families when necessary, assisting in completing projects and/or mailings.Other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

 

·  Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred. 

·  Strong organizational skills

·  Familiarity with office productivity software including but not limited to Excel and Microsoft Word.

·  Excellent communication skills. 

 

Benefits:

 

We recognize people as our most valuable asset. We offer an excellent benefits package including: competitive salary, generous paid time off, medical/dental insurance, a 403(b) retirement package, as well as group life and disability insurance. 

 

The Arc of Greater Plymouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please visit our website at http://www.thearcofgp.com/ .