Life Enrichment Coordinator

Covenant Living•Evanston, IL

5d•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 collaborates with the resident services director in the planning, implementation and facilitation of social and recreational programs, including structured individual and group activities and facilitating resident-led events. The position also involves supporting and assisting in the marketing of programs, updating the MyCov Life app, and planning/escorting off-campus events. Additionally, it coordinates the resident and community volunteer program, develops and directs the volunteer program, and collaborates with other departments for events like townhall and resident council meetings. The role also includes updating the on-campus TV channel and other formal communication methods, editing newsletters, staying current with trends in recreational programming for older adults, providing welcome and orientation for new residents, and updating care plans 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.
Develop and schedule life enrichment programs in alignment with patients interests.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, assist and implement a full life enrichment program and volunteer program.
Maintain and update on-campus communication.
Collaborate with the resident services director in the planning, implementation and facilitation of social and recreational programs.
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.
Update 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.