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Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

ACTORS FUND OF AMERICAEnglewood, NJ, US
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Job Description

Job Description

The Actors Fund Home , an assisted living, skilled nursing, accredited dementia care and sub-acute rehabilitation center located in Englewood, NJ, and a recipient of a CMS Five Star Rating , seeks a Full-Time Program Coordinator to help develop, implement, manage and continuously improve a comprehensive activities program for our residents. Programs are designed to meet the social, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual needs of our residents.

JOB DUTIES

  • Develop and implement recreational programs for residents in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing neighborhoods; programs may consist of group, individual, and / or independent activities.
  • Responsible for a specific neighborhood and all recreation related tasks for the neighborhood including creating meaningful activity ideas for residents.
  • Prepare Activities Calendars.
  • Coordinate with the Recreation team on programming.
  • Occasionally attend resident care plan meetings.
  • Work with volunteers and community organizations on programming.
  • Maintain departmental paperwork and documentation.

All members of the team are expected to understand and carry out The Home’s policies and procedures for safe care of residents during programs and practice appropriate safety measures to prevent infection, accidents, or injury.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a therapeutic recreation and / or senior activities role; experience working with persons with dementia is preferred.
  • Dance / movement experience with a geriatric population strongly preferred.
  • Possesses strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated experience with Zoom, Facetime and / or Skype.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and technology.
  • Must be able to transport residents in wheelchair to in-house activities and drive the facility vehicles to events when needed.
  • Must have a driver’s license and a clean driver’s record.

    • OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

  • Passion to work with seniors and a willingness to learn.
  • Must be a cooperative team player, demonstrate initiative in problem solving, and consistently follow through with tasks.
  • Must be able to pass the facility’s physical examination upon employment and annually thereafter.
  • Ability to understand and comply with applicable Federal, State and local recreation
  • Regulations and requirements.

    • ABOUT THIS POSITION

    This is a Full-Time (40-Hour) hourly position based at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ. The schedule for this position is Sunday – Thursday 8 : 30pm –5 : 00pm and one evening weekend shift 12 : 30pm – 9 : 00pm The range for this position is, $18 / HR-$22 / HR.

    The Actors Fund Home offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including : choice of health plans, dental plan, voluntary vision, flexible medical and dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, 401(k) plan with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

    ABOUT THE ACTORS FUND

    The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund serves everyone in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance with programs including social services and emergency financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling, housing, and secondary employment and training services.

    For more about The Actors Fund, please visit : actorsfund.org.

    For more about The Actors Fund Home, please visit : actorsfundhome.org.

    The Actors Fund is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

    Built into the value statement of The Actors Fund is a commitment to embrace diversity and seek equity, inclusion and dignity for all.

    We celebrate our differences and strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect.

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