Activities Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in the development and oversight of resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.
• Affords assistance in planning, scheduling and conducting activities programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Attends all community planned functions and coordinates event from beginning to end including setup, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Affords assistance in planning appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Affords assistance in coordinating holiday decorations for the community.
• Affords assistance in the development and distribution of community newsletter.
• Makes contact with or participates in meetings with new residents to introduce programs.
• Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members.
• Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Maintains or affords assistance in maintaining a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Protects the privacy of the resident when communicating oral and written information.

Requirements

• Must be able to work 2 weekends a month. May be required to work some holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology or Recreational Therapy, or an Activity Director Certification preferred.