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About the Role
The Program Director of the Smart Living Center will lead and support the development, implementation, and growth of the ADAPT Smart Living Center program, promoting greater independence for individuals. This role serves as a program leader and ambassador, building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic goals and expand community impact.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of innovative services including visits/tours, screenings, assessments, trainings, classes, and events.
- Explore and build partnerships with technology companies for showcasing new technologies and pilot opportunities.
- Explore and build partnerships with universities for research studies and projects.
- Explore and build partnerships with investment firms focused on the disability population.
- Collaborate with multiple departments to develop and grow the Smart Living Center.
- Manage and coordinate cross-functional project teams, monitoring timelines, deliverables, and outcomes.
- Support development of grant proposals.
- Build relationships with community partners, referral sources, families, provider organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Support data collection, reporting, and program evaluation efforts.
- Monitor program progress and recommend process improvements.
- Develop presentations, proposals, reports, and program materials.
- Recruit and supervise staff and individuals supported as the program expands.
- Represent the organization in meetings, presentations, and outreach activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- Strong project coordination or program management experience.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to effectively promote programs and engage diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for ADAPT's mission and commitment to the non-profit disability sector.
Skills
- Project management
- Communication
- Relationship-building
- Technology
- Innovation
- Community outreach
- Presentation skills
Location
- Bronx, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Program management experience
- Experience presenting to stakeholders preferred
- Experience supporting program implementation or growth preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Relevant Master's degree preferred (MPH, MBA, MHA, etc.)
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 - $85,000 Annually
Benefits
- Industry-Leading Benefits
About the Company
- The ADAPT Smart Living Center is a one-of-a-kind program located on ADAPT’s Bronx Stillwell Campus that will serve as a hub for showcasing, researching, and developing new technologies and solutions that promote independence, community integration, safety, and quality of life enhancements.
- The Smart Living Center includes an accessible kitchen, dining room, living room, bedrooms, and bathrooms with different technologies appropriate for each room.
- The program will be open for people supported of all ages, families, caregivers, staff from ADAPT and other provider agencies, care managers, and individuals from the community to learn about, test out, and get assessed and matched with technologies and solutions that meet their individuals needs and support their goals.
- The ADAPT Smart Living Center will serve as a public resource and be open to populations beyond just those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including seniors, veterans, and people with physical disabilities.
- The program will also serve as a hub for partnerships with technology companies, university researchers, and possibly even investment firms.
Equal Opportunity
- ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.