Program Specialist
About the Organization
Krempels Brain Injury Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing community-based programming for survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI). Krempels Brain Injury Center offers a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant community for survivors of ABI to reinvent their lives post-brain injury. Our evidence-based, innovative programming is geared toward the unique and varied needs of brain injury survivors. Services are offered online and in Portsmouth, NH, and are designed to improve the quality of life of those living with the chronic effects of brain injury.
At Krempels Brain Injury Center, we focus on our member participants' strengths, responding to their changing needs and providing encouragement and support as they reinvent their lives post-injury. We support our members' right to self-determination in developing their own goals and making their own choices and create an environment that is rich with opportunities for social connection and support. The Krempels Brain Injury Center community is characterized by a deep and abiding respect for each individual, with the goal of helping each person achieve their maximum potential and satisfaction with life.
Krempels Brain Injury Center services are not funded through a traditional insurance model. Thus, success is not measured by productivity, but by evidence-based interventions, program outcomes, and solicited feedback from our participants—who we call members. Member self-determination, the ability to address members’ real-life needs over time and in a non-medical milieu, and a welcoming and supportive community are hallmarks of our program.
Krempels Brain Injury Center Employee Experience
Krempels Brain Injury Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or genetics.
Perks of working at Krempels Brain Injury Center include:
- Mission-driven environment, prioritizing excellence in service to our members and families.
- Healthcare and dental insurance group plans and retirement plan benefits.
- Generous earned time off plan.
- Fun, supportive, and creative work environment that prioritizes work/life balance.
- Being part of a team that has a passion for helping others.
Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH and Online
About the Job
Position Title: Program Specialist
Reports to: Senior Program Coordinator
Position status: Part-time (30 hours M-F), hourly, non-exempt, benefits eligible.
The Program Specialist’s primary responsibility is to support the multi-faceted needs of Krempels Brain Injury Center’s in-person and online programs. This includes ensuring integration and active participation of our members (clients) into Krempels’ community. This position also helps support the professional growth of student interns, who are an integral part of the Krempels’ service delivery model. The role will also work on creating special events for members (“enrichment”). The Program Specialist works collaboratively with a professional team in a busy and dynamic environment to deliver high-quality programming to members.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Establishes and sustains strong clinical relationships with members to provide immediate and long-term support in the program milieu.
- Partners with the Program Coordinators to deliver constructive feedback on group facilitation to an interdisciplinary body of student interns.
- Develops partnerships with volunteers and vendors to build an engaging and complete calendar of summer and winter enrichment programming for the community.
- Greets, guides, and supports program guests and volunteers.
- Facilitates at least three skill-building groups per week.
- Provides individual student supervision, as assigned.
- Assists with day-to-day operations of the program.
Education & Related Work Experience:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience in health or human services (associate degree in occupational therapy or speech language pathology acceptable substitute).
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred.
- Strong preference for applicants with the following professional experience:
- Part of an interdisciplinary team in a clinical setting
- Group facilitation
- Student fieldwork supervision
- Working with people living with acquired brain injury
Skills and Competencies Required:
- Competent with Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
- Skills/experience with using Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms.
- Proficient communication skills—interpersonal, verbal, and written.
- Energetic, professional, collaborative, creative, and flexible in nature.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to immediate and long-term needs in a busy work environment.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements:
- Routine office environment.
- Able to lift/maneuver up to 20 pounds on occasion, and at varying heights.
- Occasional night / weekend work required.
- Must have own transportation, a valid driver’s license, and adequate insurance.
Interested candidates, please email your cover letter and resume to: opportunities@kbicenter.org and include “Program Specialist” in the subject line. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis.