Activities Program Coordinator

Erickson Senior Living • Tinton Falls, NJ

7d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Activities Program Coordinator works with residents in Continuing Care, including skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care, to support their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being. The coordinator designs, plans, and facilitates structured, guided, and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in common areas, activity spaces, and resident rooms. The position also includes escorting residents on group trips and excursions while ensuring their safety, and collaborating with team members, management, community groups, volunteers, and families to enhance residents’ experiences. The coordinator assesses changes in residents’ needs, abilities, and preferences to provide beneficial, purposeful, and enjoyable activities.

The posting lists a full-time schedule of Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and states compensation of $55,000–$60,000 annually, commensurate with experience. A separate benefits section also lists compensation of $46,000 per year.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience as Activities Staff with supervisory experience, or 3 years as a Programming Assistant.
• Experience leading groups with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence.
• Experience with the elderly.
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends and evenings.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or relevant experience.
• Certified or eligible for certification (AAC or CTRS; four-year degree noted for CTRS).

Responsibilities

• Use independent judgment to design, plan, and facilitate structured, guided, and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in common areas and resident rooms.
• Escort residents on group trips and excursions and ensure their safety.
• Collaborate with team members, management, community groups, volunteers, and families to deliver programs and activities that enhance the resident experience.
• Assess changes in residents’ needs, abilities, and preferences to provide beneficial, purposeful, and enjoyable programs and activities.
• Implement, supervise, or lead structured, guided, and impromptu group and individual activities in activity spaces, common areas, and resident rooms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, and paid time off.
• 401(k) for employees aged 18 and over, with company contributions up to 3% once eligible.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for employees over 18.
• Free onsite parking.
• Onsite physicians group dedicated to serving Erickson Senior Living residents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed