Programming Engagement Coordinator

Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF) is a nonprofit-charitable organization dedicated to ensuring that diverse families of loved ones with developmental/intellectual disabilities and special health care needs have equal access to culturally appropriate information, resources, and services., SUMMARY: The 14-26 Programming Engagement Coordinator assists the Program Manager and Program Lead in implementing the programming activities and acts as a liaison between ODMF and disability communities across the state. The coordinator works effectively in cross-cultural communication settings to support program staff, youth, and families. They will help monitor and contribute to program delivery, identify concerns, and recommend changes in statewide DD policies and systems. They will work in collaboration with the youth Program Lead to develop high-quality youth engagement programs., General:

• Implement Youth program deliverables in accordance with a project’s requirements and deadlines
• Student outreach and recruitment through communication with schools, professionals, and other organizations
• Coordinate and facilitate program sessions including in-class sessions and community field trips
• Develop, implement, and deliver ODMF’s Self-Advocacy training and related activities
• Act as a liaison between ODMF and the community, including attending community meetings
• Work with Program Lead and Program Manager to monitor, evaluate, and improve program performance to meet families’ needs most effectively
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date files and documentation, including in Salesforce database, for complete and timely reporting
• Advocates for the best interests of people and families with disabilities of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds to be included in mainstream service delivery systems.
• Work with multicultural and self and family advocates to recommend and testify to new and existing protections and supports for disability and BIPOC communities.
• Represents ODMF and the multicultural communities we serve in meetings with existing self-advocacy interest groups, parents, service providers and policy makers.
• Advocates to address systemic inequities and to protect multicultural people with disabilities from exclusion, abuse and/or neglect.
• Actively integrate advocacy into all aspects of work by promoting equity, inclusion, and systems change in support of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families. This includes ensuring that advocacy efforts are woven throughout program implementation, outreach activities, and team collaboration.
• Attend program and staff meetings and training as determined by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Administrative:

• Work with Program Manager and Program Lead to monitor, evaluate and improve program quality to meet client needs most effectively.
• Assists with the recruitment, training, and support of volunteer self and family advocates.
• Develops and consults on self-advocacy materials for use during youth programming, stakeholder meetings, self-advocacy trainings, and public testimony.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information., Open Doors will also make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with the state and federal disability discrimination laws. This means Open Doors will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical, sensory, or mental disability or known medical condition of an applicant or employee so long as no undue hardship is created for the company, consistent with its legal obligations to do so.

Applicants and employees are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek or occupy. They should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field, or equivalent education and relevant life experience
• Proven ability as an effective communicator and strong advocate for people with disabilities and their families.
• Must be mission-driven, trustworthy, and diligent.
• Must be comfortable navigating technology and online platforms such as Microsoft Office, Salesforce, etc.
• Strong personal commitment to equity and progressive social, racial, and economic justice for people with disabilities.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills; second language proficiency a plus
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Proven ability as an effective communicator and strong advocate for people with disabilities and their families.
• Track record of respect for others’ experiences, opinions, language, values, culture, and knowledge.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to collaborate while working in a highly diverse environment.
• Available for flexible work hours (some evenings and weekends if needed for program activities)
• Able to commute to and provide services in King or Pierce Counties and surrounding areas
• Ability to pass DSHS criminal background check upon job offer & Every 2 Years.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in any language preferred
• Knowledge of resources and information for people with disabilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Sitting for long periods of time
• Working in front of a computer or at a desk for long periods of time
• Standing and stooping

• Retirement-Simple IRA with 3% employer matching
• 11 paid holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays a year
• 1 Week off in December (last week) Paid
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Optional employee-paid supplementary insurance through AFLAC

Ability to commute/relocate: Kent, WA 98032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid Work, combining weekly in-office and remote work.

Pay: $26.50 - $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance