Ability Program Associate

Job Details

Position Type
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Full Time

Position Summary:

This role requires a passionate, mission-driven professional who will support the Ability@Work Young Adults Program and lead the Wildflower Project, a creative social enterprise empowering young adults with developmental disabilities.

This person's job responsibility includes but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and grow a young adults program focused on independence, confidence, and life skills
• Manage the Wildflower Project, guiding participants through creative work, teamwork, and community events
• Support Family Nights, Parents’ Night Out, and Educational Evenings
• Collaborate closely with leadership, families, volunteers, and community partners
• Create a warm, structured, and empowering environment where individuals thrive
• All other duties as requested by Supervisor

• Patience
• Accountability
• Communication
• Compassion

Staff must be physically capable of driving an automobile in a safe manner. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, stand/walk up to 4 hours, and be capable of continuous activity with children; must be physically able to participate in and complete PCM Practitioner Level 2 certification (Professional Crisis Management).

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalency; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Passionate about inclusion and empowering individuals with disabilities
• A natural leader who leads with heart, patience, and purpose
• Organized, reliable, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred)
• Flexible working some evenings and occasional weekends
• Looking to create life-changing impact on young adults and families every day
• Completion of annual 40 hours of in‑service training
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• CPR, First Aid and Water Safety Certification
• Ability to become PCM Certificated

EOE