Program Coordinator Assisted Living

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center•Dedham, MA

6d•$46,458 - $65,041

About The Position

The Program Coordinator will: Support Program Manager and programming team in planning, coordinating and implementing programs and events to meet intellectual, social, spiritual and physical needs of the residents and positively contribute to their quality of life. Develop and run varied programs for residents Plan cultural and social outings and serve as a chaperone Support and host programs offered by outside contributors Complete assisted living dailies and monthly programming calendar Schedule outside vendors or contractors to provide a variety of quality programs including, but not limited to, lectures, concerts, dance performances, etc. Create advertisement flyers and submit invoices to finance department. Interact with residents, team members and colleagues in a positive, supportive way; build trusting relationships with them and accept responsibility for all tasks assigned. Be a self-starter, have the ability to prioritize, perform multiple tasks, anticipate needs, demonstrate initiative, and be skilled in community building Advance the effort to create a meaningful, innovative, and vibrant best-in-class ALR Schedule: Sunday-Thursday (off Friday's and Saturdays) Core Competencies Commit to the organization’s core values of respect, dignity and empowerment. Be available to build trusting relationships with the residents, team members and colleagues. Listen attentively; speak respectfully. Promote an “emotional” connection. Commit to providing the highest quality of preparation and presentation. Demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and other partner institutions; project a warm, friendly customer service oriented approach and “can-do” attitude and strive to make every encounter with a resident into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity. Accept responsibility for all tasks assigned. Position Responsibilities Develop and lead imaginative and varied programs that take into account the preferences and unique strengths of each resident. Continuously adapt programs to meet changes in cognitive or physical abilities Research, plan and lead various outings; Contribute to the move-in and welcoming process; Administrative tasks include but not limited to completing daily schedules and creation of the monthly program calendar; Support and assist residents in achieving their life and wellness goals; build strong relationship with family members; Follow through on program goals and objectives as established by the team Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned, and accept changes in working venue, schedule, or tasks assigned.

Requirements

Compassion for and desire to work with a senior population
Bachelor’s degree or 4-5 years of commensurate experience
Willingness to learn Jewish culture and traditions
Be available for weekends, holidays and evenings
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
Must have ability to innovate, and think strategically and conceptually
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Must be a professional and collaborative
Must have a positive demeanor, and have the ability to handle difficult situations
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be motivated to learn and flexible to change
Computer literacy; experience with Windows, Word, Power Point, and Excel
Standing, walking, and sitting consistently
Occasionally push and pull adult occupied wheel chairs up to 50 lbs
Occasionally lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 20 lbs
Some reaching, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling and crouching
Occasionally climb steps or stairs

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferable
Extensive cultural exposure through art, music and science

Responsibilities

Support Program Manager and programming team in planning, coordinating and implementing programs and events
Develop and run varied programs for residents
Plan cultural and social outings and serve as a chaperone
Support and host programs offered by outside contributors
Complete assisted living dailies and monthly programming calendar
Schedule outside vendors or contractors to provide a variety of quality programs including, but not limited to, lectures, concerts, dance performances, etc.
Create advertisement flyers and submit invoices to finance department
Develop and lead imaginative and varied programs that take into account the preferences and unique strengths of each resident
Continuously adapt programs to meet changes in cognitive or physical abilities
Research, plan and lead various outings
Contribute to the move-in and welcoming process
Administrative tasks include but not limited to completing daily schedules and creation of the monthly program calendar
Support and assist residents in achieving their life and wellness goals
build strong relationship with family members
Follow through on program goals and objectives as established by the team
Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as assigned, and accept changes in working venue, schedule, or tasks assigned