Events and Programs Specialist

Life Enriching Communities•Montgomery, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Events and Programs Specialist must be creative and have excellent listening skills. The Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating events and programming for residents and family members. This position creates an environment of wellness and engagement throughout the organization. The Events & Programs Specialist collaborates with other departments as well as the community at large to provide programming.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate in the English language
High School diploma or equivalent required
Possess or have the ability to obtain, within designated timeframe, certification of Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, if working in long term care.
Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated creativity

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Prior experience in social or recreational programming in a senior living setting preferred.
knowledge of USI software preferred

Responsibilities

Engages residents in planning creative community events and programs of interest to residents and families
Coordinates equipment, materials and volunteers to ensure event success
Prepares activity assessments and MDS for each resident, if required by regulations
Coordinates volunteers for events. Lead volunteers during events.
Completes participation records and quarterly progress notes.
Available to occasionally work evening, weekend and/ or holidays as events dictate