Job Responsibilities:
- ? Provide training and instruction in event planning, including budgeting, venue selection, vendor
- management, marketing, and promotion of the event.
- ? Responsible for reaching out to vendors for the assigned event and ensuring the setup is done in a
- timely manner and food is ordered and is within the assigned budget.
- ? Provide training and instruction in event planning fundamentals specific to fun events and parties,
- including theme development, decor, entertainment, and interactive activities.
- ? Ensure that all training materials, facilities, and activities are accessible to participants with
- disabilities, making necessary accommodations as needed to promote inclusivity.
- ? Coordinate all event planning with the Event Committee team from decorations, food set up,collect payments for the event and updating the payment spreadsheet, and flyer distribution ands haring the event information with consumers, care providers and family members.
- ? Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to participants once employed in event planning
- positions, helping them navigate job responsibilities, challenges, and professional developmento pportunities.
- ? Schedule all events on the calendar and share with the Event Committee Team.
- ? Monitor participants' progress, provide feedback, and address any issues or concerns that arise in
- the workplace with the consumer's case manager.
- ? Maintain accurate records of participant progress, including assessments, training activities,employment outcomes, and support services provided.
- ? Responsible for the immediate reporting of any injury/incident involving consumers or self.
- ? Responsible for accurately recording consumer goal progress (case notes) for reporting tor egulatory agencies.
- ? Must be able to meet the attendance requirements of the position, and be punctual.
- ? Facilitate monthly scheduled safety meetings and evacuation drills with consumers.
- ? Accurately document information needed for billing purposes.
- ? Responsible for submitting required CARF paperwork, including vehicle inspection checklist, toc ase managers at the end of the month.
- ? Stay informed about best practices in event planning, disability rights, and employment supportservices through ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and networking.
- Performs other duties as assigned..
- ? Works independently and as a team.
- ? Supervisory responsibilities to consumers assigned
- EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience in event planning, job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, or disability services.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a passion for advocating for the rights ando pportunities of individuals with disabilities. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and to be a self-starter, while working as an effective team player.
Proficient in reading, writing and math skills; proficient in office software’s, Google applications.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Strong knowledge of event planning principles, industry trends, and best practices, particularly related tof un events and parties. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Empathy,patience, and a genuine commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving their careergoals.
Represent the company in a professional manner to top management and public; speak effectively before groups. Skilled in problem solving matters that may arise and create solutions; basic mathematical skillsa nd operations.