Full-Time Engagement Specialist - Adult Day Services Decatur

ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Lindsey Life Adult Day Center – Decatur, IL

Reports to: Associate Director of Operations
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Pay: $19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO LOVES PEOPLE!

Are you confident, outgoing, energetic, and comfortable speaking in front of a group? Do you enjoy making people laugh, getting others involved, and creating an environment where everyone feels welcome?

At Lindsey Life Adult Day Center, our Engagement Specialists do more than provide personal care. You will combine hands-on caregiving with meaningful daily engagement.

This position blends the need for hands-on member care with leading member activities, engagement, and programming.

If you enjoy working with people, taking initiative, and bringing energy to your day, we'd love to meet you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

HANDS-ON CARE & MEMBER SUPPORT

• Assist members with mobility, toileting, eating, and personal care.
• Make member safety a top priority by using good judgment, anticipating potential risks, and always erring on the side of caution when providing care.
• Safely assist members using gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, and other equipment.
• Provide compassionate support, encouragement, and redirection.
• Remain attentive to members throughout the day and respond appropriately to changes in their needs or abilities.
• Observe and report changes in members' physical condition, behavior, mood, or functioning to the RN.

ACTIVITIES & ENGAGEMENT

• Facilitate daily group activities, games, exercise, and social programs.
• Speak comfortably and confidently in front of a group.
• Encourage participation and create a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
• Work with the Lindsey Life team to Develop creative activities and adapt them to different physical and cognitive abilities.
• Provide meaningful one-on-one engagement when needed.

MEALS & CENTER UPKEEP

• Assist with meal service and provide dining support.
• Help members during meals as needed.
• Maintain and clean dining and kitchen spaces
• Complete daily cleaning and housekeeping tasks, including bathrooms, trash, vacuuming, tables, and coffee service.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming center.

THE PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR

You are likely a great fit if you are:

• Outgoing, personable, and energetic
• Comfortable speaking in front of a group
• Confident interacting with a variety of people
• Creative and willing to develop new ideas
• Comfortable providing hands-on personal care
• Safety-conscious and willing to err on the side of caution when caring for members
• Patient and compassionate
• Comfortable working with adults with physical and cognitive challenges
• Observant, dependable, and willing to take initiative
• A team player who is willing to pitch in and help wherever needed
• Someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with older adults

We are a small but mighty team, and every person makes a difference. We need someone with a true team-player attitude who is willing to jump in, support their coworkers, and help get the job done—even when the task isn't specifically part of their role.

We can teach tasks. We are looking for the right attitude, personality, confidence, and willingness to engage.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of caregiving, healthcare, senior care, memory care, adult day service, recreation, or related experience preferred
• CNA experience strongly valued; CNA certification is not required
• Experience leading or facilitating activities, groups, recreation, exercise, or programming preferred
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• ServSafe certification required; Certified Food Protection Manager preferred
• Valid Illinois driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a personal vehicle
• Successful completion of required background check, physical, and vehicle insurance verification

WHY LINDSEY LIFE?

At Lindsey Life, your personality matters. Our members benefit from staff who are present, engaged, encouraging, and willing to participate right alongside them.

We are a team where everyone plays an important role. We work together, pitch in when needed, and support one another to make each day a great experience for our members.

Every day is different. You may help someone with their mobility one moment, facilitate a game the next, serve lunch, get a group laughing, and spend time one-on-one with a member who needs extra encouragement.

If you are compassionate enough to provide hands-on care, confident enough to be comfortable in front of a group, safety-minded, and the kind of person who thrives as part of a team, we want to meet you!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$19.00–$21.00 per hour, based on experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Long-term disability for full-time employees
• Life insurance
• Educational reimbursement
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Verizon Wireless discounts
• Uniform purchase assistance
• LifeLock and AAA