Enrichment Specialist (South Shore)

Alder has been a trusted guide for over 30 years, helping more than 5,000 families across Greater Boston navigate the aging journey with compassion, clarity, and expert care. Our life care managers are seasoned social workers and nurses, providing strategic direction and hands-on support—from coordinating medical care and assessing home safety to attending appointments and facilitating meaningful family conversations. Deeply rooted in the community, we leverage a broad professional network to connect families with trusted resources and foster collaboration across disciplines. We tailor our involvement to meet each individual’s unique needs, whether offering occasional consultations or urgent crisis support, with the goal of helping families approach the practical and emotional aspects of aging with confidence.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and creative individual to join our team as a Part-Time Enrichment Specialist for Older Adults. In this role, you will help create and facilitate engaging activities and support programs aimed at improving the social, emotional, and mental well-being of older adults.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Programs: Design and facilitate social, educational, and recreational programs tailored to the interests, abilities, and needs of older adults.
• Engagement and Outreach: Build rapport with older adults and their families to encourage engagement.
• One-on-One Engagement: Offer individual support and companionship to seniors, helping them connect with what’s meaningful to them and stay mentally and emotionally engaged.
• Monitor Progress: Track the success of engagement efforts, adjusting activities based on feedback and the evolving needs of participants.
• Collaborate: Work with other staff members, caregivers (care partners/family), and volunteers to coordinate and enhance engagement efforts.
• Maintain Records: Keep accurate records of participant engagement, preferences, and feedback for reporting purposes and future program improvements.

Requirements

• Experience working with older adults, either professionally or through lived experience, is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships with older adults.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to create and implement engaging, accessible activities that cater to a variety of interests and abilities.
• Empathy and patience in working with individuals who may have varying cognitive or physical limitations.
• Creative problem-solving skills to address challenges that may arise.
• Passion for community-building and improving the quality of life for older adults.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to travel to community locations—car and good driving record required.
• Background check required.

Schedule

Part-time position (up to 20 hours per week) requiring availability during standard business hours, Monday through Friday.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $30–$35 hourly. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as licensure, years of experience, and other relevant qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development support and continuing education reimbursement
• A collaborative, inclusive culture focused on employee well-being and growth