Activities Program Coordinator

Erickson Senior Living; Tinton Falls (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite physicians

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401k with company contribution

Education assistance

Employee development

Onsite parking

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Seabrook Village by Erickson Senior Living in Tinton Falls, NJ, seeks an Activity Program Coordinator to design and facilitate programs that stimulate residents’ physical, intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. The role requires supervisory experience and a passion for elder care, with a schedule of Sunday-Thursday 8a-5p.

Compensation ranges from $55,000 to $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus a robust benefits package including 401k, education assistance, and onsite

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an Activities Staff with supervisory experience or 3 years as a Programming Assistant.
• Experience leading groups with varying physical and cognitive independence.
• Experience with elderly populations.
• Flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and facilitate programs for individuals and groups in the community.
• Escort residents on group trips and excursions and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with team members, volunteers and families to enhance resident experience.
• Assess resident needs and preferences to provide beneficial activities.
• Lead and supervise activities in various spaces and rooms.

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Certified or eligible for certification (AAC or CTRS)

Job description

Location:

Seabrook Village by Erickson Senior Living

Seabrook is a beautiful 98-acre continuing care retirement community located in the picturesque Monmouth County neighborhood of Tinton Falls—just six miles from the Jersey Shore. We’re part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care.

The Activity Program Coordinator is responsible for working with residents within Continuing Care (skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care) to stimulate their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience between $55,000-$60,000 annually.

Schedule: Full-Time, Sunday-Thursday 8a-5p.

How you will make an impact:

• Uses independent judgment to design, plan and facilitate variously structured, guided, and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in the common areas and resident rooms of the Continuing Care Community.
• Escorts and ensures the safety of the residents on group trips and excursions.
• Works collaboratively with other team members, management, community groups, volunteers, and families to deliver programs and activities designed to enhance the resident experience.
• Assesses changes in the resident’s needs, abilities, and preferences to provide programs and activities that are beneficial, purposeful, and enjoyable for individuals and group audiences.
• Implements, supervises or leads the group and individual activities both structured, guided and impromptu in activity spaces, common areas, and in resident’s rooms.

What we offer:

• Onsite physicians group dedicated to only serving Erickson Senior Living residents
• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience $46,000 per year.
• 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.

What you will need:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or relevant experience, is preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an Activities Staff with supervisory experience or 3 years as a Programming Assistant is required.
• Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence, and experience with the elderly is required.
• Flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings is required.
• Certified or eligible for certification (AAC or CTRS – four year degree) preferred.

Seabrook is a beautiful 98-acre continuing care retirement community located in Tinton Falls, just six miles from the Jersey Shore. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Seabrook helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.