Purpose of the Position
The Life Enrichment Coordinator will oversee the Simpson Health Center (SHC) life enrichment program to enhance the residents’ sense of wellbeing and to promote or enhance physical, cognitive and emotional health, making everyday life meaningful, fulfilled and purposeful.
Essential Functions
· Supervise activity team members and companions in the neighborhood, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies & procedures.
· Responsible for hiring, training and mentoring new activity team members and companions.
· Collaborates with all campus life enrichment staff on a regular basis by conducting meetings to share ideas and upcoming events.
· Coordinate activity team members to work across campus for participation opportunities for all residents.
· Partner with all SHC activity team members for monthly activity calendar collaboration.
· Develops plans and identifies resident and neighborhoods interests for planned programming that meets residents’ needs.
· Oversight of point of care documentation ensuring records are kept current for all residents by neighborhood team members.
· Oversight completion and implementation of any assessments regarding life enrichment.
· Assures resident’s spiritual needs are met, as needed.
· Attend huddles, leadership meetings, etc., as needed.
· Lead activities of Simpson Health Center and assist with neighborhood activities, as able.
· Coordinate interdisciplinary communication.
· Manage department budget
· Coordinate ordering of supplies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Lead with enthusiasm and kindness
· Ability to think creatively and implement appropriate programming.
· Knowledge of a resident centered model of service delivery within neighborhood.
· Support the mission, vision and values of Friendship Haven.
· Abide by Friendship Haven Standards of Personal Performance and Code of Ethics.
· Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a team environment.
· Proficiency in writing and communicating with other team members.
· Accountability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
· Ability to deliver excellent customer service and public relations. Ability to be tactful in resolving customer service concerns and situations.
Minimum Requirements
· Education: Level of education to communicate effectively.
· Certification: Must be willing to become Activity Director certified, at Friendship Haven’s expense, if not already certified.
Physical Demands
· Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves during work hours.
· Should be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
· Willing to work beyond normal working hours, and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Mental Demands
· Subject to frequent interruptions.
· May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, families and visitors.
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
