Activities Lead (Adult Day)
About The Position
The Activities Lead plays a key role in creating a welcoming, engaging environment for participants at The Gathering Place. This full-time position (32.5 hours/week, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday) involves leading meaningful activities, supporting daily routines, and building genuine relationships to make each day purposeful and enjoyable for older adults and adults with disabilities. The role is responsible for assisting the Program Manager in planning and implementing daily programming, serving as the primary organizer of activities, and fostering an inclusive environment.
Requirements
- Experience in activity coordination, personal care assistance, or working with elderly/adults with disabilities.
- Ability to engage and motivate participants in various activities.
- Understanding of physical and cognitive needs of older adults.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Compassionate and patient demeanor.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Ability to lift up to thirty pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in caregiving, recreation, human services, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Help plan and implement all program activities such as art, music, games and exercise
- Lead activities and groups including set up, organizing supplies and clean up
- Provide input and ideas to the Program Manager for new activities
- Encourage participation and help each individual feel included and comfortable
- Build positive, respectful relationships with participants and team members
- Support meals, snacks, and daily routines
- Help set up and maintain clean, inviting program spaces
- Observe and communicate changes in participant needs or mood
Benefits
- Up to 15 days paid time off in the first year (accrued based on hours worked)
- 7 paid holidays
- Dental coverage (employee only)
- Vision coverage (employee only)
- Life insurance coverage (employee only)
- Long-term disability (LTD) coverage (employee only)
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage (employee only)
- 403(b) match after one year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
