Life Enrichment Coordinator, Full-Time

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Northbrook, IL

2d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, assist and implement a full life enrichment program and volunteer program, as well as maintaining and updating on-campus communication. This role involves collaborating with the resident services director in planning and implementing social and recreational programs, including structured individual and group activities, and facilitating resident-led events. The coordinator may also drive a company vehicle for off-campus events and ensure programming aligns with CL's LifeConnect® philosophy. Marketing of programs to the community and staff, including updating the MyCov Life app, is also a key responsibility. The role includes planning and escorting off-campus events, coordinating resident and community volunteer programs, and collaborating with other departments for events like town hall and resident council meetings. Larger-scale events may also be planned and implemented. Communication duties include updating the on-campus TV channel and utilizing other formal communication methods like newsletters and information boards. The coordinator must stay current with trends in recreational programming for older adults and ensure Covenant Living standards are met or exceeded. Additionally, the role involves providing welcome and orientation for new residents, updating care plans, interventions, and attending care conferences.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
2+ Years of Experience
Experience in working with senior adults.
Strong communication, organization, creativity, problem solving and teamwork skills.
Ability to design and implement programs compatible with state regulations.
Ability to train and mentor a team.
Ability to develop and schedule life enrichment programs in alignment with patients interests.
Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office/community setting.
Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 lbs.
Ability to operate various equipment base on department and weather conditions.
Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
Clarity of Vision: For near visual acuity Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
For far visual acuity, Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
For peripheral vision, observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the resident services director in the planning, implementation and facilitation of social and recreational programs at the campus.
Plan, coordinate, assist and implement a full life enrichment program and volunteer program.
Maintain and update on-campus communication.
Ensure all social and recreational programming guidelines are in accordance with CL's LifeConnect® philosophy.
Support and assist in the marketing of programs to the community and staff, this includes updating the MyCov Life app based on the residents’ level of living.
Plan for and escort when needed off-campus events such as educational outings, special trips, musical performances, and others while maintain compliance with CL Policy.
Collaborate with the Life Enrichment in the coordination of the resident and community volunteer program.
Develop and direct the volunteer program, including recruiting, scheduling, and coordinating volunteers for the campus.
Coordinate with other departments in the planning, implementation and facilitation of events to include townhall and resident council meetings.
Periodically, this position will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing larger-scale events.
Update on-campus TV channel.
Utilize other methods of formal communication to residents and staff (such as monthly newsletter, information board, etc.) appropriately.
Provide newsletter editing as needed.
Stay current with trends in the field of recreational programming for older adults and assure that Covenant Living standards for activity programs are met or exceeded.
Provide welcome and orientation as new residents move-in create.
Update care plans, interventions and attend care conferences as needed.