Program Coordinator

Hebrew SeniorLife • Randolph, MA

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About The Position

The Program Coordinator at Hebrew SeniorLife, Inc. is responsible for ensuring the successful operation of various programs within the Simon C. Fireman Community. This role involves planning and coordinating educational, recreational, cultural, social, and multigenerational programs while upholding high standards of safety, professionalism, and quality of care for residents. The coordinator will work closely with the Resident Services team and engage with residents, families, and staff to foster a supportive community environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent amount of commensurate experience.
• Must be creative, energetic, patient, sensitive, and professional.
• Compassion for and desire to work with a senior population.
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and handle difficult situations.
• Professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious, and results-oriented individual.
• Optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition, and sound judgment.
• Motivated to learn and flexible to change.
• Computer literacy; experience with Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work some weekends and evenings as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates programs that are educational, recreational, cultural, social, and/or multigenerational in nature.
• Designs, develops, and distributes monthly and weekly calendars, promotional flyers, and other forms of communication for activities and events.
• Conducts annual Community Life Survey and maintains flexibility to alter plans when activities are not engaging the participants' interest.
• Plans and implements community outreach events.
• Works intra- and inter-departmentally to promote special events.
• Encourages member involvement in program planning and implementation through committee process and recognition activities.
• Interacts with residents, families, guests, and staff in a positive, supportive way.
• Meets with colleagues (internally and externally) to garner ideas, entertainment possibilities, etc.
• Ensures timely response to vendor inquiries.
• Coordinates the set-up and breakdown of activities and events campus-wide, and facilitates effective cross-departmental planning to ensure success.
• Implements community outreach and multigenerational programs and events.
• Holds program meetings open to all residents to evaluate current programs and plan future programs in collaboration with the residents.
• Works collaboratively with all housing interdisciplinary team members (social services, nursing, etc.).
• Works with other departments of HSL to share resources and build community.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure community building between all buildings.
• Assesses residents' needs, culture, interests, and abilities; monitors safety and well-being, and assists residents in pursuing opportunities and achieving life objectives.
• Helps set a tone of inclusion and warmth in the resident community.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with colleges, museums, and local town programs to enhance cultural and educational programming within SCFC.
• Uses creative problem-solving to resolve conflicts and meets the needs of residents.
• Works within established safety guidelines, enforces house rules, and actively promotes health and safety.
• Handles all equipment and tools properly, maintains a clean and sanitary work area, and actively promotes safety within Simon C. Fireman Community.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 403(b) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree