Day Program Coordinator/Skills Coach

Pay: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour

Description
Help Adults with Disabilities Live Bigger, More Independent Lives
At Magnify, we believe every person deserves opportunities to learn, grow, connect, and experience a meaningful life.
We're looking for caring, energetic, and dependable people to join our team as Life Enrichment Coaches. In this role, you'll spend your days helping adults with developmental disabilities participate in community activities, learn new skills, build friendships, and gain greater independence.
No two days are exactly alike. One day you may be helping someone learn to prepare lunch, the next you may be leading a game, visiting a local park, supporting a community outing, or helping participants work toward personal goals.
If you're patient, creative, enjoy working with people, and want a career that truly matters, we'd love to meet you.
This is a full-time position with a consistent daytime schedule. This is an active, hands-on position. The Day Program Coordinator/Skills Coach spends much of the day engaging with participants, leading activities, supporting community outings, completing electronic documentation, and assisting with program materials and supplies.
This role is ideal for candidates who have experience helping individuals with disabilities learn, practice, and achieve personal goals. We are seeking someone who can engage participants, teach skills, encourage independence, and create meaningful daily experiences.
Hours: Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
No overnight shifts
No rotating schedules
No major holidays
What You'll Do:
Create engaging daily activities and experiences
Support adults with developmental disabilities in learning life skills
Encourage independence, confidence, and personal growth
Assist with community outings and recreational activities
Build positive relationships with participants and their families
Maintain simple documentation of services and participant progress
Ensure participant safety and well-being
Work as part of a supportive team dedicated to making a difference
You Might be a Great Fit If You:
Enjoy helping others succeed
Are patient, compassionate, and dependable
Have a positive attitude and strong communication skills
Can think creatively and keep people engaged
Are comfortable supporting individuals with disabilities
Enjoy being active and involved in the community
Can adapt when plans change
Experience We Love to See:
Candidates often come from backgrounds such as:
Childcare
Teaching assistants
Recreation programs
Summer camps
Customer service
Hospitality
Senior care
Youth programs
Church ministries
Direct support services
We provide training for the right person!
Requirements
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
Valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Ability to pass required background screenings
Ability to safely assist participants as needed
Minimum one (1) year of experience working with individuals with intellectual, developmental, physical, or behavioral disabilities
Experience teaching, coaching, mentoring, training, or supporting others in developing new skills
Proficient in basic computer operations
Ability to use email, electronic documentation systems, calendars, and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to enter service notes and other required documentation accurately and on time
Comfortable learning new software systems and technology
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the workday
Ability to participate in community outings and recreational activities
Ability to assist with setting up, organizing, and transporting program materials and supplies
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to safely assist participants as needed in accordance with agency policies and training
Ability to enter and exit agency vehicles and transport participants when required
Nice to Have:
Experience in adult day training, life skills training, supported employment, direct support, special education, behavioral health, recreation programs, or community-based services
Experience planning and leading group activities
Experience implementing individualized goals or service plans
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Why People Love Working for Magnify:
Meaningful work that changes lives
Supportive team environment
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Every day is different
Build real relationships with the people you support
Make a lasting impact in your community
About Magnify:
Magnify is a ministry of the Diocese of Orlando, serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Central Florida.
We are guided by Catholic values that recognize the dignity and worth of every person while welcoming and serving people of all backgrounds.
When you join Magnify, you become part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly impacts lives every day.
Join Magnify and help create opportunities, independence, and meaningful experiences for adults with developmental disabilities.
Apply today and become part of something bigger.