Program Coordinator Assisted Living 8 hour Saturday

Regular Schedule: Saturday 9:00am–5:30pm

About the role

The Program Coordinator will support the Program Manager and programming team in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and events that meet the intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical needs of residents and positively contribute to their quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run varied programs for residents, including small discussion-based groups, creative and active groups, and PowerPoint presentations for large groups on cultural, historical, science-related, arts-related, or otherwise relevant and interesting topics.
• Plan cultural and social outings and serve as a chaperone.
• Support and host programs offered by outside contributors.
• Complete assisted living dailies and the monthly programming calendar.
• Schedule outside vendors or contractors to provide a variety of quality programs such as lectures, concerts, and dance performances.
• Create advertisement flyers and submit invoices to the finance department.
• Interact with residents, team members, and colleagues in a positive, supportive way; build trusting relationships and accept responsibility for all tasks assigned.
• Develop and lead imaginative and varied programs that take into account the preferences and unique strengths of each resident, continuously adapting to meet changes in cognitive or physical abilities.
• Research, plan, and lead various outings.
• Contribute to the move-in and welcoming process, as well as care plan meetings as assigned.
• Complete administrative tasks including daily schedules and creation of the monthly program calendar.
• Support and assist residents in achieving their life and wellness goals; build strong relationships with family members.
• Follow through on program goals and objectives as established by the team.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned, and accept changes in working venue, schedule, or tasks assigned.

Requirements

• Compassion for and desire to work with a senior population.
• Bachelor’s degree or 4–5 years of commensurate experience. Master’s degree preferable.
• Extensive cultural exposure through art, music, and science.
• Willingness to learn Jewish culture and traditions.
• Be available for weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to innovate and think strategically and conceptually.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional and collaborative with a positive demeanor; ability to handle difficult situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Motivated to learn and flexible to change.
• Computer literacy; experience with Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, and sitting consistently.
• Occasionally push and pull adult-occupied wheelchairs up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 20 lbs.
• Some reaching, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• Occasionally climb steps or stairs.

Pay

$22.34 – $31.27 per hour

Schedule

On-site