Activities Coordinator - Per Diem
About The Position
The PACE LIFE Connection Activities Coordinator participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. This role involves assessing the needs, interests, and capabilities of participants to develop individualized therapeutic recreation plans. The coordinator plans, organizes, directs, and participates in comprehensive therapeutic recreation programs tailored to the general and individualized needs and limitations of frail elderly program participants. This position may also provide leadership and support to staff. The role supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Completion of MEPAP-1 Training within 6 months of hire
- Valid NJ Driver's License, Registration and Insurance
- Minimum 2 year working with a frail or elderly population
- Minimum 2 years in a patient activities program within a health care setting
- Proficiency in Clinical Applications required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Clinical Applications at time of hire
Responsibilities
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary care team
- Assesses the needs, interests and capabilities of participants
- Develops individualized therapeutic recreation plans
- Plans, organizes, directs and participates in comprehensive therapeutic recreation programs tailored to the general and individualized needs and limitations of frail elderly program participants
- May provide leadership and support to staff
- Provides quality customer service
- Participates in performance improvement efforts
- Demonstrates a commitment to teamwork and cooperation
- Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs to help you thrive
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
