Meaningful Day Coordinator

 Support Lives, Build Futures — Meaningful Day Coordinator Opportunity 

Location: [Gardner, MA]  Schedule: [Full-time]Salary: The starting rate for this position is $21/hr.

CRJ’s Disabilities Services supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized programs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. We offer a range of residential and day programs to support people in the places they want to live and work. We provide care tailored to the needs of individuals we serve; we don’t look to make the individuals fit into our programs.       

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as a Meaningful Day Coordinator and help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for individuals with disabilities in our group homes.  

What You’ll Bring: 

• High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or related field preferred.  
• MAP certification is required.

• Prior experience working in residential or behavioral health settings is a plus.  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.  

• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.  

• Prior experience with electronic documenting and report writing.  

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.  

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays  

What You’ll Do: 

• Facilitate the implementation of meaningful day in your program 

• Ensure daily planning and relaxation meetings are scheduled and occurring: 

• Ensure entire documents are completed for Mon – Fri from 9 AM to 3 PM 

• Ensure that sufficient copies are available 

• Purge information every three months into the black cabinet 

• Develop and prepare individualized meaningful day schedules for all individuals 

• Ensure daily schedules are being followed and filled out by all first shift staff 

• Periodically review schedules for accuracy and completeness, make changes as needed.

• Ensure that menus are properly completed and followed.

• Ensure menus follow the correct template and are EO509 compliant. 

• Post and update menus on the refrigerator or in a location designated by the Program Manager.

• File copies of all menus in the HR book.

• Ordering necessary supplies for meaningful day.

• Continuously pursue new activities and opportunities to keep schedule fresh.

• Offer training to staff on meaningful day at each monthly program staff meeting or more often as directed by Program Manager.

• Focus on vocational development and procurement of jobs when possible.

Why Join Us? 

• Supportive team environment.  

• Opportunities for professional development and training.  

• Meaningful work that impacts lives of others every day.  

Benefits: CRJ offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan with a company match. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, training and professional development opportunities, and voluntary benefit options.