Activities Coordinator

We are looking for someone to assist with activities as needed!

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $29.00 per hour based on skills and experience. This position is non-exempt and overtime eligible.

Responsible for :

• Ensure that the attainment of Victory Housing, Inc. takes precedence over all decisions and actions.
• Planning, organizing, and implementing activities for Residents. At a minimum, there are to be six (6) active, not passive, activities a day, 7 days a week. Activities to include a combination of recreational, social, educational, spiritual, physical fitness, therapeutic, cultural, outings, volunteering, entertainment, artistic etc. Passive activities such as watching TV shows are not considered an activity.
• Coordinate one on one resident activities with Assistant Director utilizing caregivers as needed.
• Drive the community van to destinations with residents per activities calendar or as needed. Assist with any needs of resident during the outing.
• Perform a resident assessment/survey on each resident admitted to the community to identify activity preference and to develop a base from which to create the program of activities for residents. Survey to be completed within 2 days of admission.
• Plan activities, make necessary purchases and arrangements to conduct plans. Create a monthly calendar of activities/events which is posted centrally in the home the first of each month.
• Keep records of assessments and attendance at activities.
• Maintain program activities within the budget; keeps record of expenditures and turn in receipts for payment/reimbursement immediately.
• Publish a monthly newsletter which contains the activity calendar.
• Purchase and maintain an inventory of all required activities supplies and equipment.
• Assist in the creation of a Resident Council to be held monthly; maintain minutes of meetings if invited by residents to do so and inform Executive Director regarding areas of concern or needs.
• Attend seminars and conferences to enhance professional development to keep abreast of current trends in providing a quality program to residents.
• Complete duties as assigned.

Job Requirements :

• Education or training in recreational therapy or a related field or experience with activities planning.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulations within the specified timeframe.
• Must present self in a professional manner, display genuine concern for elderly and tact in dealing with others.
• Prefer some experience in supervision and management.
• Must have valid driver's license for the State in which employed.
• Must have an acceptable DMV driving record and be approved by Catholic Mutual insurance company
• Must be current on all vaccinations including COVID- 19 and receive CDC recommended booster doses.