Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.00 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Extended Illness Benefit
Job Description
Graceworks Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving over 2,000 older adults and adults with disabilities. The organization is recognized as a leader in providing comprehensive services and environments that support a sense of home and community, especially for individuals facing the challenges of aging and living with disabilities. Central to Graceworks Lutheran Services' mission are its core values which reflect faithfulness to Christ, wholeness of life, equality and justice, quality of service, integrity, and stewardship of resources. These guiding principles ensure that every individual receives service with dignity, respect, and compassion.
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Job Requirements
- High school diploma
- One year experience working in activity programming education or related field
- Experience with older adults or people with dementia preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work in dynamic and stressful situations
- Flexibility and collaboration skills
- Technical proficiency with office suite programs
- Ability to lead large and small groups
- Commitment to adhere to policies and privacy laws
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Experience with older adults and/or people with dementia preferred
- One year experience working in activity programming education or related field with related skill set
- Excellent communication skills
- Public speaking skills
- Group management skills
- Ability to work in stressful dynamic situations
- Interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Time management skills
- Flexibility in approach and scheduling
Job Duties
- Oversee plan and carry out special events group and individual activities and outings with residents in independent living areas including planning organizing and making necessary reservations
- Work and communicate with other Resident Event Coordinators when planning and implementing programs and developing monthly calendar of events
- Build monthly newsletter using office suite programs with attention to detail
- Provide monthly budgeting assistance based upon calendar of events
- Utilize and participate with volunteers (resident and non) to assist with activities
- Shop for and gather supplies and materials necessary to implement all activities
- Work closely with transportation to schedule bus transportation based on event needs
- Communicate to residents and staff plans for activities and develop descriptions about upcoming activities and events for the calendar
- Lead large and small group activities alone or in collaboration with other Bethany staff
- Demonstrate good time management organizational communication and interpersonal skills with flexibility in timing approach and collaboration
- Assess resident activity preferences and interests and provide those activities
- Perform other duties as directed including attending some after hours and weekend events
- Adhere to all policies procedures and federal and state laws regarding privacy of protected health information and use of technology
- Welcome and onboard new employees
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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