Coordinator, Services for Youth with Disabilities

Summary of Job Description:
The Coordinator of Services for Youth with Disabilities works in partnership with the Director of Youth
and Camping Services to support the planning, implementation, coordination, and growth of Marks JCH
programs serving children, teens, and young adults with disabilities. The Coordinator supports Sunday
Funday, Developmental Swim, CLASSP Internship, and Youth M’Power, promoting person-centered
programming, independence, social connection, life skills, and community inclusion. This position assists
with staff coordination, program operations, budgets, partnerships, and required reporting while ensuring
meaningful engagement for participants and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all Disability Services programs
in partnership with the Director of Youth and Camping Services, including Sunday Funday,
Developmental Swim, CLASSP Internship, and Youth M’Power, with an emphasis on inclusion,
accessibility, and participant growth.
• Assist in developing and expanding adaptive recreation, social enrichment, independent living, and
pre-vocational opportunities, including cooking, gardening, arts, athletics, and employment readiness
activities.
• Assist the Director with monitoring program budgets, expenditures, enrollment goals, and monthly
and annual deliverables; compile participant statistics and program outcome reports for agency
leadership and funders.
• Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of part-time staff, interns, and
volunteers in coordination with the Director; assist with staffing assignments, schedules, payroll, and
professional development.
• Coordinate participant intake, enrollment, attendance, required forms, and individualized
accommodations; work with families to identify participant strengths, support needs, and appropriate
placements.
• Maintain regular communication with participants, caregivers, and staff; address concerns promptly
and coordinate referrals to appropriate agency or community resources as needed.
• Support compliance with applicable DOHMH requirements, agency policies, safety procedures, and
funding guidelines; maintain complete records and prepare for monitoring visits.
• Help build and sustain partnerships with schools, disability service organizations, JCCs, internship
sites, and community partners to strengthen referrals and opportunities for participants.
• Collaborate with other Marks JCH departments to support inclusive experiences, family engagement,
and access to additional community services.
• Assist in monitoring program quality, participant progress, and feedback; recommend improvements
and new initiatives aligned with community needs.
• Represent Marks JCH, as assigned and in coordination with the Director, at community meetings,
professional events, and funder discussions; support outreach and recruitment across Bensonhurst
and surrounding neighborhoods.
• Perform additional program-related responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Youth and Camping
Services.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field
required.
• Experience serving individuals with developmental, intellectual, or other disabilities; experience
coordinating community-based programs preferred.
• Experience supporting staff coordination, program planning, and organizational operations; ability to
assist with budgets, documentation, and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of person-centered approaches, inclusive recreation, and disability support systems,
including OPWDD and special education resources, preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with participants,
families, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends based on program
needs.