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Weekend & Community Programs Supervisor ★ Create Meaningful Experiences. Build Community. Make Weekends Memorable. ★

Locations:

East Rutherford & Neighboring Areas Setting :

Facility-Based & Community-Based Programming Schedule:

Part-Time | 10

•12 Hours Per Week (Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with additional hours for planning and family support)

Pay:

$22.00

•25.00 per hour

Population:

Children & Adults | IDD & Non-IDD Position Overview ASun Star is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, organized, and safety-focused Weekend & Community Programs Supervisor to help bring meaningful programming to life for children and adults throughout our weekend, after-school, and community-based programs. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys creating unique experiences for partcipants of all ages and capabilities while leading a team that supports them! From community outings and recreational activities to creative projects, life-skills experiences, social engagement, wellness, and special events, we want our participants to have opportunities to explore, connect, learn, have fun, and build greater independence. The Weekend & Community Programs Supervisor will work closely with Programs Department leadership to develop innovative activities, coordinate community experiences, supervise program staff, and ensure that every program operates with a strong focus on safety, engagement, organization, and quality. What You'll Do Oversee the health, safety, supervision, engagement, and overall experience of participants. Supervise, coach, and provide direction to Program Facilitators and other assigned program staff. Create fun, meaningful, innovative, and age-appropriate activities for children and adults with diverse interests and abilities. Collaborate with Transportation Services to coordinate travel to and from program activities. Develop community-based experiences that encourage socialization, independence, recreation, life skills, wellness, creativity, and community inclusion. Coordinate community outings, activity schedules, materials, itineraries, transportation needs, and program logistics. Maintain appropriate participant supervision and staff coverage during facility and community activities. Lead staff in implementing activities while encouraging creativity, positive engagement, and participant choice. Conduct weekly shift meetings to review programming, participant needs, safety expectations, assignments, and upcoming activities. Communicate professionally with parents, guardians, caregivers, staff, and program leadership. Monitor completion and quality of required program documentation and case notes. Identify new activities, community partnerships, events, and opportunities that can enhance the participant experience. Help develop and strengthen program protocols and procedures that promote safety, consistency, quality, and positive outcomes. Respond appropriately to behavioral, safety, staffing, or program concerns and communicate concerns promptly to department leadership. Support special events and other community-focused initiatives. Complete additional responsibilities as assigned by Programs Department leadership. Who We're Looking For We want someone who can bring together fun and structure, creativity and organization while ensuring safety, program compliance and accountability.

The ideal candidate is:

Energetic, dependable, creative, and highly organized. Comfortable leading both participants and staff. Passionate about creating meaningful experiences for children and adults. Safety-conscious and attentive to participant supervision. Confident planning activities and community outings from concept through execution. Able to keep participants engaged while maintaining structure and clear expectations. A strong communicator with families, staff, and leadership. Comfortable working with individuals with different behavioral, developmental, social, and support needs. Interested in bringing fresh ideas and innovation to community-based programming. Qualifications Previous leadership, supervisory, recreational, educational, behavioral health, human services, or program coordination experience preferred. Experience and/or knowledge working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) strongly preferred. Experience working with children, adolescents, and/or adults in community settings preferred. ABA or behavioral support experience with children is a plus. Strong project management and organizational skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable using Microsoft Office and basic program-management technology. Ability to successfully complete required employment clearances and training. Schedule Direct Support & Supervison on Saturdays | 9:00 AM

•6:00 PM Saturday Program Facilitation & Oversight

•East Rutherford, NJ Administrative | Approximately 3 Flexible Hours Weekly Activity planning, staff and participant scheduling coordination, documentation monitoring and review, and program development.

Total:

Approximately 10

•12 hours per week This is a part-time hourly supervisory position with a minimum expectation of approximately 10 hours per week. ★ Bring Your Ideas to Life ★ This position provides an opportunity to bring your personality and creativity to programming—whether that's discovering a new community outing, developing a themed Saturday experience, introducing a life-skills project, organizing a social event, or finding a new way for participants to connect with their community. "Helping People, Changing Lives!" ★ Apply Today! ★

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$22.00

•$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person