Center Activity Assistant
About The Position
The Center Activity Assistant helps the Center Coordinator plan and implement individual and group activities, with an emphasis on new and innovative programming. Activities should meet participants’ functional needs and interests, encourage socialization, provide entertainment, relaxation, and fulfillment, and improve daily living skills. The position also supports program logistics, special events, outings, bus ticket distribution, and the center newsletter. The assistant reports accidents or problems to the Center Coordinator and represents the Center professionally, positively, and in a friendly manner.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or higher level of education.
- Related work experience.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Experience and understanding working with older adults, including appreciation of their value to the community.
- Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations, creatively solve problems, make decisions, and accept responsibility for the consequences.
- Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, and access to private transportation that meets state insurance requirements and vehicle safety standards for agency business.
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe Food Handlers certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement individual and group activities that meet participants’ functional needs and interests.
- Encourage socialization and provide entertainment, relaxation, fulfillment, and opportunities to improve daily living skills through activities.
- Assist with organizing, scheduling, preparing, promoting participation in, and executing programs and activities.
- Distribute bus tickets and reload tickets where needed.
- Help with the newsletter.
- Assist with special events and outings.
- Report accidents or problems to the Center Coordinator.
- Represent the Center in a professional, positive, and friendly manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement plan (401k, IRA).
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays).
- Training and development.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
