What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Coordinator - Stein position at ST ANN CENTER FOR INTERGENERATIONAL?
Job Title: Activity Coordinator
Reports to: Director, Adult Day Services
Job Status: Full-time
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is a first of its kind facility in the United States and a global leader in comprehensive intergenerational care for all ages and abilities. At St. Ann Center no one is alone and everyone is celebrated!
St. Ann Center specializes in adult and child daycare services in a safe, homelike setting where compassion, care, and dignity are key. We bring all ages together from 6 weeks old to 100 . In 2016, St. Ann Center was recognized for the Best Intergenerational Award.
“This is the closest place to heaven on earth. Everyone is loved for who they are.”
-Mayor Tom Barrett
Our organization has grown dramatically over the past four decades since we were established, and the need for services in our community continues to spark ideas and advancements to care for individuals of all ages. We are excited for you to join our organization to promote the mission and operational effectiveness that will lead to continued growth in our ability to serve the community.
Position Summary:
The Lead Activity Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating intergenerational activities for program participants at the center.
Essential Functions:
1. Plan, implement and coordinate with other staff members, the activities for adult day care participants as well as help coordinate intergenerational activities.
2. Provide outings for day care participants.
3. Attend professional conferences and meetings relating to therapeutic activities.
4. Attend weekly staff meetings and quarterly all staff meetings.
5. Mentor, supervise and evaluate students participating as aide, volunteer, community service or college internship.
6. Interact with Volunteer Coordinator to have volunteers for outings and other activities such as crafts.
7. Plan, print and distribute activity calendar each month.
8. Arrange in-house entertainers and presentations for adults and submit requisitions for payment for said services in a timely manner.
9. Organize and maintain equipment, supplies and stage areas.
10. Organize and maintain online and paper files of references and resource materials.
11. Shop/order supplies and equipment for activities when needed.
12. Submit receipts and requisitions in a timely manner to respective business offices and keep records for cost of supplies and incidentals.
13. Provide occupational evaluations of client activity abilities.
14. Communicate or publicize information of events and activities of interest to other departments as appropriate.
15. Plan variation in activities to provide options to clientele with adaptations to accommodate the special needs.
Marginal Functions:
1. Assist in transporting clients as needed.
2. Assist with dinner duty as necessary.
3. Provide for other duties requested by the Director of Adult Day Services.
4. Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills at all times when representing St. Ann Center.
5. Be resourceful and creative in activity planning and use of materials.
Qualifications:
Qualification/Training:
BA or COTA & OTR training in related geriatric setting or qualifying experience with frail older adults, CPR training.
Skills/Abilities:
Strong computer skills
Strong verbal skills, neat and clean appearance
Problem solving skills
Flexible with time, tasks and interpersonal relations
Able to work with a variety of ages
Able to perform the work duties with minimal supervision
Must follow all Policies and Procedures of St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
This is a general outline of the essential functions of this position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all work requirements and responsibilities that may be inherent in this position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by the designated work leader(s). All requirements are subject to change over time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.