Life Enrichment Coordinator- Volunteers & Activities

At Cedarbrook Senior Care & Rehab, our mission, proudly embraced by our team since 2006, is to provide compassionate and individualized care to our residents and their families. We are dedicated to being 'A Community with Heart,' offering exceptional service and support to those who entrust us with their senior care needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the nursing home volunteer program while also assisting with the supervision of nursing home Life Enrichment staff and departmental operations.
• Source volunteers from community groups and digital platforms; conduct interviews, orientations, and training on safety and confidentiality.
• Manage volunteer schedules, track service hours, update policies, and coordinate volunteer recognition events.
• Attend volunteer fairs and networking events to build community partnerships and promote Cedarbrook.
• Collaborate interdisciplinarily to align volunteer placements with resident needs and help coordinate daily life enrichment activities.
• Monitor volunteer program effectiveness, resolve operational issues, and serve as the department lead when departmental leadership is absent.
• Help coordinate daily resident activities and Life Enrichment staff to ensure Quality of Life initiatives are met safely and effectively.
• Assist with event planning and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Volunteer Coordinator experience in healthcare or a public agency or managerial experience in Life Enrichment / Activities with volunteer oversight duties. A relevant degree or certification can substitute for experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with 3+ years of Volunteer Coordination or Life Enrichment Director experience, and any experience is highly preferred to be in long-term care.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred coursework or degree in Healthcare Administration, Social Work, Gerontology, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field and/or hold a relevant Volunteer or Activities Certification.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with PointClickCare (EMR) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and collaborative skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage recruitment and compliance processes.
• Based in the Allentown campus with periodic travel to the Fountain Hill campus and community events (valid driver's license required).
• Occasional flexible hours for events and infrequent off-hours emergency calls.

Pay

Starting at $24.66 per hour (higher rate based on elevated experience and qualifications).

Benefits

• Lehigh County Pension Plan for retirement.
• Low-cost health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Medical flexible spending account.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• 12 paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Group life insurance.

Location: Allentown (Operated by County of Lehigh)