Program Coordinator

Erickson Senior Living • New Providence, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Activity Program Coordinator is responsible for working with residents within Continuing Care (skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care) to stimulate their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Uses independent judgment to design, plan and facilitate variously structured, guided, and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in the common areas and resident rooms of the Continuing Care Community. Escorts and ensures the safety of the residents on group trips and excursions. Works collaboratively with other team members, management, community groups, volunteers, and families to deliver programs and activities designed to enhance the resident experience. Assesses changes in the resident’s needs, abilities, and preferences to provide programs and activities that are beneficial, purposeful, and enjoyable for individuals and group audiences. Implements, supervises or leads the group and individual activities both structured, guided and impromptu in activity spaces, common areas, and in resident’s rooms. A flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings as determined by the Programming Manager is required. Collaborate between independent living and continuing care.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an Activities Staff with supervisory experience or 3 years as a Programming Assistant is required.
• Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence, and experience with the elderly is required.
• Flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings is required.
• Flexible with schedule, available to work weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Certified or eligible for certification (AAC or CTRS – four year degree) preferred.
• APC (Activities Professional Certificate) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and facilitate variously structured, guided, and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in the common areas and resident rooms of the Continuing Care Community.
• Escort and ensure the safety of the residents on group trips and excursions.
• Collaborate with other team members, management, community groups, volunteers, and families to deliver programs and activities designed to enhance the resident experience.
• Assess changes in the resident’s needs, abilities, and preferences to provide programs and activities that are beneficial, purposeful, and enjoyable for individuals and group audiences.
• Implement, supervise or lead the group and individual activities both structured, guided and impromptu in activity spaces, common areas, and in resident’s rooms.
• Collaborate between independent living and continuing care.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO.
• 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices.
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree