Family Service Communities is looking for an outgoing Activities Coordinator to provide fun and engaging activities and services to our city sites (Hudson Ridge Towers, Danforth Towers and Jonathan Child Apartments)

The Activities Coordinator for Family Service provides therapeutic and recreational activities for our geriatric population residing in our Enriched Housing facilities. The coordinator develops and manages culturally sensitive activities to enhance the quality of life of our residents.

POSITION REPORTS TO: Administrator II

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assess residents interests and functional capabilities in planning programs.

Develop programs of interest to residents that will also stimulate their intellectual,

physical, and creative spirits ranging from art sessions, exercise programs and spiritual

programs.

Facilitate activity programs that are varied in collaboration with community groups as

available.

Responsible for obtaining needed supplies, maintaining activity area and activity

supplies and FSR van in good repair.

Develop and distribute a monthly calendar of activities.

Coordinate, supervise and provide transportation for community shopping and cultural

resident outings.

Maintain a balanced activity program budget.

Maintain necessary documentation regarding activity attendance and expenses.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills. He/she must be able to interact in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner with residents, family members and staff. Candidates must possess time management, problem solving and critical thinking skills. He/she must be willing to be an active team member, willing to assist with residents and team needs as required. Drivers license in good standing

EDUCATION: Associate degree in Recreation or related field.

EXPERIENCE: 2 years of experience in recreation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performing duties of this job requires occasional walking and standing in and around the reception area, and lobby. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential Functions. The majority of essential job duties are performed indoors, in a normal office environment. Being located at the main entrance of the building may expose the employee to drafts and temperature fluctuations.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The work is performed within established guidelines and requires periodic supervision. The employee exercises some initiative and independent judgment to effectively perform the essential job duties of this position.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR OTHERS: The employee has no direct responsibility for others. Will be required to assist in training all new relief and per diem receptionists.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES: Shall be fully acquainted with all safety policies and procedures of the Family Service of Rochester. Takes an active role in all fire drills during the shift and/or emergencies for internal and external disasters as monitored by supervisor and incident manager. Must comply with facility in-service requirements. Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the organization, residents, participants, family and staff, that may be encountered, either formally or informally, during the normal course of business. This includes medical and treatment records, financial and human resources information.