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About 29 Acres: 29 Acres is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 29 Acres focuses on using research-based practices and programming to make meaningful and measured progress. At 29 Acres, we prioritize individualized programming, setting specific goals and outcomes tailored to the unique needs of our clients. 

29 Acre’s living community is located in Crossroads Texas approximately 30 miles north of Dallas. Located near the shores of Lake Lewisville, 29 Acres is a quiet community yet is only minutes away from the University of North Texas and all the major services and activities of the Dallas metroplex. It is easily accessible from several highways serving the North Texas area. 

This position would be located at our non-residential Day Program Hub in North Dallas off of Highway 635.

Position Summary

The Day Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director of Enrich-Dallas with daily needs and supporting while also managing Life Skills Coaches. The Day Program Coordinator assists in providing life skills training to day program students, and supports the staff in planning activities and carrying out other day to day functions of 29 Acres. 

Position Qualifications

• Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Preferred: Minimum of an associate degree or credits equivalent to Junior in College (at least 60 hours)

• Required: RBT Certification

• Required: Company trainings: CPR, First Aid, CPI

• Preferred: 2+ years’ experience working with individuals with ASD or intellectual disabilities

• Required: Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

• Required: Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and possess an acceptable driving record.

• Required: Working conditions include:

  • Environments include indoor (e.g. office, house, classroom), and outdoor with resultant climate variations. 

  • May include required strength/endurance (e.g. lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, etc.), exposure to injury (e.g. biting, hitting, kicking) and/or other hazards (e.g. bodily fluids) 

  • Must have the physical ability to respond appropriately to situations that require first aid or CPR.  

Must be able to assist clients in emergency situations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Responsibilities 

• Provide life skills training to assist students in planning activities, vocational training, daily life skills, budgeting, cooking, social and other programs. 

• Will attend weekly meetings with theLife Skills Coaches and BCBAs for updates and collaboration on an as needed basis. 

• Support volunteer opportunities: liaison to discover and secure additional volunteer opportunities.

• Collect data, observe students’ behavior as directed based on students’ plans.

• Ensure safety and welfare (e.g. assist clients with taking medication on schedule, administering CPR and first aid if necessary)

• Serve as an advocate for clients.

• Engage in ongoing professional development.

• Frequent parent communication including weekly texts, team meetings, etc.

• Assisting the Director of Enrich- Dallas with intake and trial day needs.

• Responsible for creating quarterly progress reports for clients.

• Managerial responsibilities include but are not limited to 30-60-90-day training, annual reviews, 1:1 staff coaching and disciplinary meetings, fill in staff call-outs as needed, payroll time approvals, help keep track of receipts and vehicle keys.