ACTIVITY COORDINATOR ADH

Seattle, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $20.00 - $25.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Job Description

The Northshore Adult Day Health Program is a dedicated community-based service provider focused on offering comprehensive health and social services to frail and disabled adults. This program plays an essential role in enhancing the quality of life and well-being for its participants by providing structured day programs that encourage social interaction, mental stimulation, emotional support, and physical activity. Located within a supportive and regulated environment, Northshore Adult Day Health Program brings together a multidisciplinary team of professionals committed to delivering holistic care and promoting independence among adults who face physical or cognitive challenges. The program proudly operates with a mission to foster dignity, respect, and enhanced living for its participants, helping them maintain or improve their functional abilities in a safe and nurturing setting. Northshore Adult Day Health Program offers excellent benefits, including paid time off with vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and a Monday through Friday work schedule, making it an attractive workplace for compassionate individuals seeking meaningful careers in adult day health services.

The role of the Activity Coordinator within this program is a vital and dynamic position aimed at providing engaging activity therapy to maintain and improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of frail and disabled adults. As an Activity Coordinator, you will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing a monthly activity program that balances purposeful activities catering to diverse participant needs and interests encompassing social, intellectual, cultural, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions. This position requires close collaboration with other staff members to integrate educational and therapeutic groups into the activity schedule, ensuring optimal use of facility resources and offering a comprehensive and balanced daily program. You will lead group activities and assist participants as needed with feeding, ambulation, and toileting, demonstrating sensitivity to their health status, lifestyle, ethnicity, religious affiliations, and personal preferences. Additionally, the role involves liaising with community resources to supplement activity offerings and encouraging participants' engagement with local senior center activities. The Activity Coordinator position also emphasizes cultural competence and professional development, expecting active participation in training sessions, staff meetings, and initiatives aimed at understanding institutional racism and promoting inclusivity. This hourly non-exempt position offers competitive pay ranging from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour and comes with a supportive work schedule including paid holidays and weekdays off, making it an ideal opportunity for dedicated individuals passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of disabled and frail adults.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two year degree in recreational therapy or related field or equivalent experience
Two years experience in social or health related services with frail or disabled adults
At least two years supervisory experience
Physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds and assist disabled adults
Willingness to obtain required health certifications and permits
Ability to communicate effectively
Dependability in attendance
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team
Basic computer skills preferred

Job Qualifications

Two year degree in recreational therapy or related field
Two additional years of related experience may be substituted for degree
Two years experience in social or health related services working with frail or disabled adults
At least two years supervisory experience
Physical ability to assist disabled participants with transferring and ambulating
Willingness to obtain a yearly TB test, statement of good health, food handlers permit, Series B Hepatitis test and CPR certification
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
Computer experience preferred
Dependability in attendance

Job Duties

Participate with other staff in the development of each participant's individual treatment plan, evaluation of participant progress and planning for discharge of participant
Oversee the coordination and implementation of the monthly activity program
Integrate educational and therapy groups offered by other staff with the activity program to make maximum use of time, facility space and to provide an appropriate balance of daily program activities
Plan a balance of purposeful activities that meet participants' interrelated needs and interests (social, intellectual, cultural, emotional, physical, and spiritual), taking into consideration individual differences
Responsible for obtaining resources from the community to supplement the activity programs
Lead group activities
Assist with feeding, ambulating and toileting as needed
Attend staff meetings and trainings
Demonstrate an eagerness to learn and enhance skills that promote cultural competence
Participate in events related to understanding institutional racism and building cultural competence
Other duties as necessary and assigned