Life Enrichment Coordinator/Activites

Monarch Communities•Kennett Square, PA

6d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Coordinator develops and administers a comprehensive resident engagement program tailored to the assessed needs, interests, and capabilities of residents. The role includes designing and coordinating recreation and social programs, gathering resident histories with family involvement, and using that information to create programming. The coordinator works with other community departments and local organizations, supports volunteer training and orientation, attends scheduled in-service training, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and community policies. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

One to three years of related experience and/or training leading or creating activities for seniors, including seniors with cognitive or physical disabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, and Excel), and ability to learn new applications.
Ability to perform duties involving standing, walking, sitting, fine and gross motor skills, reaching, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, and smelling.
Ability to lift or carry up to 25 lbs and use proper body mechanics.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or higher education preferred.
CDP certification or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and develop recreation programs based on residents’ assessed needs, interests, and capabilities.
Create resident histories and profiles with family involvement, summarize the information, share it with team members, and develop programs based on residents’ interests.
Schedule and coordinate social programs, including educational and entertainment programs, special events, games, group programs, and spiritual services.
Create a monthly social engagement schedule, arrange printing, and distribute calendars to team members, residents, and family members.
Coordinate programs with other community departments and interface with personnel as appropriate.
Seek partnerships with local organizations to support community programming.
Assist with developing and providing training and orientation programs for volunteers.
Attend scheduled in-service training.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and community policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.