Activity Coordinator

WE'RE HIRING

ACTIVITY COORDINATOR (PT) - DAY BREAK

Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the Project Director in planning, organizing, and implementing social, educational, and recreational programs and activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates with the Director in planning, coordinating, and implementing a monthly activities calendar

Documents client activity participation and response

Provides input in planning and implementing individual client care plans

Participates in staff meetings

Assist clients in designated areas for meals and other activities

Observes clients' progress and reports to the Director/Nurse any changes or problems, assists with serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Always assists with the supervision of clients and in emergencies

Assist in ordering supplies for various activities

Performs other related duties as specified by the Director (i.e., assist with keeping the office area tidy, cleaning the refrigerator, kitchen shelves, sweeping the floor, cleaning the bathrooms, etc.)

COMPETENCY

Manage difficult or emotional customer situations

Maintains confidentiality

Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences

Knowledge of methods and techniques for dealing with frail and physically and/or emotionally impaired people, or a willingness to learn

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus 3 years of experience in developing and conducting activities for the population served

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; plus, one year of experience (full-time or equivalent in developing and conducting generic activities, or associate's degree plus two years of appropriate experience OR

National certification as an activity or therapeutic recreation professional, plus two years of appropriate experience

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

No certifications or licenses required

COMPUTER SKILLS

This position requires that the individual be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS

Must know how to utilize and operate a smart TV

Must have familiarity with social media, i.e., Facebook, YouTube, etc.

Ability to use a language translator app to communicate with clients who speak languages other than English

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

"Due to the high volume of applications, please do not contact the HR office to inquire about the status of your application; we will reach out directly to qualified candidates as the hiring process progresses."