Program Coordinator Assisted Living Per Diem

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center•Dedham, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator will support the Program Manager and programming team in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and events to meet the intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical needs of the residents, thereby positively contributing to their quality of life. This role involves developing and running varied programs for residents, including small discussion-based groups, creative and active groups, and PowerPoint presentations on diverse topics for larger audiences. The coordinator will also plan and chaperone cultural and social outings, host programs by outside contributors, complete assisted living daily and monthly programming calendars, schedule outside vendors, create advertisement flyers, and submit invoices. A key aspect of the role is interacting positively with residents, team members, and colleagues, building trusting relationships, and taking responsibility for assigned tasks. The position requires a self-starter with the ability to prioritize, multitask, anticipate needs, demonstrate initiative, and excel in community building to create a meaningful, innovative, and vibrant environment.

Requirements

Compassion for and desire to work with a senior population.
Bachelor’s degree or 4-5 years of commensurate experience.
Extensive cultural exposure through art, music and science.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Develop and run varied programs for residents, including small discussion-based groups, creative and active groups, as well as powerpoint presentations for large groups on cultural, historical, science-related, arts-related, or otherwise relevant and interesting topics for the attendees.
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.
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, as well as care plan meetings as assigned.
Complete daily schedules and creation of the monthly program calendar.
Support and assist residents in achieving their life and wellness goals.
Build strong relationships 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.