Life Enrichment Coordinator, Full-Time
Covenant Living Communities and Services · Northbrook, IL · 2 mo ago
Management$17.52–$23.06/hrFull-time
About the role
The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, assist and implement a full life enrichment program and volunteer program, as well as maintaining and updating on-campus communication.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the resident services director in the planning, implementation and facilitation of social and recreational programs at the campus.
- Program include structured individual and group activities and facilitating resident-led events and activities.
- At times, may be necessary to drive company vehicle when facilitating off campus events.
- Ensure all social and recreational programming guidelines are in accordance with CL's LifeConnect® philosophy.
- Support and assist in the marketing of programs to the community and staff, this includes updating the MyCov Life app based on the residents’ level of living.
- Plan for and escort when needed off-campus events such as educational outings, special trips, musical performances, and others while maintain compliance with CL Policy.
- Collaborate with the Life Enrichment in the coordination of the resident and community volunteer program.
- Develop and direct the volunteer program, including recruiting, scheduling, and coordinating volunteers for the campus.
- Coordinate with other departments in the planning, implementation and facilitation of events to include townhall and resident council meetings.
- Periodically, this position will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing larger-scale events.
- Update on-campus TV channel.
- Utilize other methods of formal communication to residents and staff (such as monthly newsletter, information board, etc.) appropriately.
- Provide newsletter editing as needed.
- Stay current with trends in the field of recreational programming for older adults and assure that Covenant Living standards for activity programs are met or exceeded.
- Provide welcome and orientation as new residents move-in create.
- Update care plans, interventions and attend care conferences as needed.
Requirements
Education And Work Experience Required:
- Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- PREFERRED: Associate’s Degree
- Experience: 2+ Years
Knowledge, Skills, And Ability:
- Experience in working with senior adults.
- Strong communication, organization, creativity, problem solving and teamwork skills.
- Design and implement programs compatible with state regulations.
- Able to train and mentor a team.
- Develop and schedule life enrichment programs in alignment with patients interests.
Physical Requirements
- Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
- Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions.
- Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
- Clarity of Vision: For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
- For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
Pay
Compensation Pay Range: $17.52 - $23.06 per hour
Reasonable Pay Estimate: A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $17.52 - $23.06 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Employer paid group term life and disability.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays.
- 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
- Fitness center use at most facilities.
- Variety of voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D, Tuition assistance and scholarships, Employee assistance program, Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program, Pet Insurance.