Activities & Care Coordinator

Day Spring; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative vacation and sick time package

Employee benefits

Job summary

A leading care provider in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking an Activities & Care Coordinator to enhance life for residents. This role involves planning, organizing, and implementing engaging activities while providing support to residents. Candidates should have a degree in a related field or two years of relevant experience. A strong ability to communicate, organize, and lead is essential. This full-time position offers competitive hourly pay, with additional benefits. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in planning activities for residents.
• Collaborate with team members for resident programming.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of participants.

Skills

Leadership

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Degree in a related field or 2 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Activities & Care Coordinator is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, organizing, and implementation of life-enhancing activities for residents, and in providing auxiliary direct support and care to residents. The Activities & Care Coordinator collaborates with team members to create person-centered programming for residents and inspire participation.

Compensation

Hourly paid position beginning at $20 per hour, increasing with relevant experience. A $1.00 weekend shift differential is added when performing direct support, and additional compensation is provided for on-call responsibilities. A lucrative vacation and sick time package, along with employee benefits, are available.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age


• Degree in a related field or 2 years of experience with adults who have intellectual disabilities


• Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office


• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be self‑motivated


• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Good organizational skills and adherence to deadlines


• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the philosophical tenets of community‑based services

Employment Expectations

• Demonstrates agency values and culture


• Positively and professionally interacts with community members and volunteers


• Demonstrates active engagement and inspires camaraderie with peers


• Maintains clear and accurate records


• Complies with operational and personnel policies


• Demonstrates knowledge retention of training within 3 months of hire


• Advocates for the rights of participants


• Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of participants


• Respects others


• Has general understanding of SCL Regulations or willingness to learn


• Attends meetings and trainings as required


• Commits to the mission of Day Spring


• Completes supervisory training modules on CDS within 6 months of hire date


• Conducts self-assessment according to the organization’s expectations of professionalism and confidentiality


• Assists and cooperates with family member requests


• Ensures a safe, clean, and comfortable living situation

Responsibilities

• Provide central leadership to planning events and outings by collaborating with Program Manager, House Manager, and Development team
  
  
  
  • Develop a monthly activities calendar
  
  
  • Develop annual life enrichment plan and assist with budgeting
  
  
  • Work with House Managers and Lead DSPs to assess resident interest
  
  
  • Promote cross‑household experiences
  
  
  • Promote community involvement
  
  
  • Develop community resources and contacts in conjunction with the Arts & Wellness program
  
  
  • Capture photos of activities and provide to the development team
  
  
  • Track resident participation in all activities
  
  
  
  


• Create and maintain a token economy to implement in the Arts & Wellness Program (Wellness Bucks/Store)


• Act as Program liaison to Arts + Wellness program


• Provide leadership at resident activities and events, modeling best practices and ensuring resident safety and enjoyment


• Review, monitor and provide leadership and training to all new support staff in the following areas
  
  
  
  • Provide mentoring and ongoing support to new employees in their first 90 days of employment
  
  
  • Assess competency of post‑independent function staff to identify ongoing training needs
  
  
  
  


• Provide Leadership to DSPs on weekends (alternating with other PA)
  
  
  
  • Rounds at every house to assess for need/opportunity
  
  
  • Give direction/suggestions to staff
  
  
  • Promote outings and activities
  
  
  • Ensure the weekly schedule is posted in each home
  
  
  • Answer Helpline calls on assigned weekend from 10 p.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Monday
  
  
  
  


• Assist with ensuring effective communication between houses and the office, including but not limited to
  
  
  
  • Monitoring that accurate, up‑to‑date staffing schedules are posted in each location
  
  
  • Participation in assigned email groups (house medical appointments, Helpline, etc.)
  
  
  • Maintenance and use of shared documents (schedules, Site Visits, etc.)
  
  
  • Knowledge and use of comprehensive communication tools (e.g., house communication logs, email, meetings, etc.)
  
  
  
  


• Provide leadership and support to resident medical appointments
  
  
  
  • Transportation to and from appointments
  
  
  • Support residents during appointments, including communicating concerns with doctor and providing up‑to‑date medication lists and health information
  
  
  • Ensure that pertinent paperwork, referrals, recommendations are received from the appointment and uploaded to the house medical email group
  
  
  
  


• Provide direct support as scheduled and cover shifts as needed


• Participate in assigned workgroups (e.g., Program Team, House Manager meetings)


• Participate in weekend on‑call rotation, providing on‑call supervision to the staff in the homes when their supervisor is not available


• Complete Incident Reports as required


• Assist with emergency preparedness drills


• Assist with staff development and training


• Support House Manager and Compliance staff by monitoring appointment schedules to ensure transportation and communication with day program/work place


• Submit work orders for maintenance issues


• Conduct on‑site monitoring visits weekly to review focus areas and staff completion of assigned tasks, supplies, cleanliness, etc.


• Ensure houses have all needed supplies and resources


• Ensure all SCL compliance requirements are followed


• Report concerns to appropriate House Manager and/or Program Manager


• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands of the Activities & Care Coordinator

• Be healthy and physically fit, including lifting individuals, standing for long periods, crouching, twisting/turning, weight‑bearing, walking, and other physical activities as required


• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds


• Have abilities to see, hear, and communicate with individuals under their care


• Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate and drive a vehicle

Work Environment for the Activities & Care Coordinator

• Work normally performed in an office or residential facility


• Employee is normally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles; noise level usually quiet to moderate


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential functions


• Typical work duties vary, but may require longer work days and varied schedules; on‑call duty may be required, including nights, weekends, or holidays


• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, body fluids, radiation, chemicals, etc.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Health and Human Services