Life Enrichment Coordinator (Part-Time)

Company Overview

CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. The organization operates five distinct ministries—including CRISTA Senior Living—focused on sharing the Gospel and serving people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. CRISTA’s mission is to fearlessly declare the Gospel with biblical truth and love, and its vision is “Until All Know Jesus.” Core values include Christ‑centered faith, servanthood, uncompromising integrity, holy stewardship, excellence, and a unified team.

Position Summary

The Life Enrichment Coordinator provides an ongoing program of Life Enrichment activities designed to meet residents’ interests and help them attain and maintain their highest level of physical, mental, psychosocial, and spiritual well‑being. The role includes assisting and running activities in the memory‑care unit, performing assessments, care planning, and evaluation, and serving as the primary facilitator to enlist participation of residents, families, and staff in meaningful activities.

Essential Functions

• Provide orientation to programs and facility services/activities; maintain former community ties and sustain life roles.
• Implement all aspects of the therapeutic process, including resident assessment, care planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Utilize Life Enrichment services based on feedback from comprehensive assessments and create individualized care plans.
• Promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and mental health through activities; support resident self‑expression and choice.
• Maintain compliance with State and Federal regulations related to activities, individual care, and resident rights; protect resident health information per HIPAA.
• Document activities, resident responses, and outcomes in progress notes, MDS, flow sheets, and neighborhood LEC books.
• Offer Life Enrichment services at convenient times, including mornings, afternoons, some evenings, and weekends; provide a variety of activities appealing to all genders and age groups.
• Interact with families to determine interests and tailor activities.
• Create, publish, and distribute a monthly activities calendar and notices of regular and special events.
• Communicate changes in resident participation ability to the interdisciplinary team and collaborate for a holistic approach (e.g., diet texture, mobility needs).
• Supervise neighborhood volunteers as requested by LEC II.
• Conduct all duties in a manner that reflects CRISTA’s mission, vision, Statement of Faith, and Christian Community Representative Commitment.

Essential Qualifications

• Christ‑centered belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior; committed Christian with a growing personal walk with God.
• Engages in spiritual practices (prayer, fellowship, Bible study) and leads or participates in devotionals.
• Affirms and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement.
• Demonstrates CRISTA leadership values.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Software / Equipment Knowledge

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Other Considerations

• Knowledge of planning, developing, and implementing social‑recreational programs that address resident abilities and interests.
• Meets all regulatory requirements; completes required documentation accurately and timely.
• Excellent time‑management skills.
• Attends required in‑service education.
• Read, write, communicate, and interpret English at a functional level.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

• College degree in recreational therapy or a related field from an accredited institution.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with the geriatric population in recreational therapy or a related field.
• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional eligible for certification by a recognized accrediting body (post‑Oct 1 1990) or with at least two years of recent experience in a social or recreational program, including one full‑time year in a patient activities program.
• Completion of a state‑approved training course, if applicable.

Licensure / Certification

• Qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional licensed or registered by the state (if applicable) and meeting the experience criteria above.

Compensation

Part‑time position paying $19‑$22 per hour, dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Retirement plans
• Sick leave

Schedule

Flexible hours, including one evening per week, rotating Saturdays, and rotating holidays.