celebration coordinator

Discovery Village Des Plaines; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living community in Des Plaines is seeking an individual to assist in developing and overseeing resident services. This role involves planning and coordinating programs that promote health and engagement among residents. The ideal candidate should be organized, capable of leading activities, and willing to encourage resident participation. This opportunity is essential for enhancing resident wellbeing in the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and conduct programs for residents.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain activity areas and coordinate events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and conduct resident programs.
• Encourage resident participation in activities.
• Maintain inventory of activity supplies.

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists in the development and oversight of resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists in planning, scheduling and conducting programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Assists, invites and encourages residents to participate in activities.
• Assesses, plans and manages facilitation of a comprehensive activities program utilizing team members and volunteers.
• Attends all community planned functions and coordinates event from beginning to end including set-up, running, and breaking down for the event.
• Helps plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Coordinates holiday decorations for the community.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure that all equipment and supplies are available for activities and special events.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates appropriate mixed group (assisted living and Memory Care) activities.
• Facilitates regularly scheduled and specialized activities in the Memory Care program.
• Maintains activity areas in an orderly manner.
• Assists in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and craft services.
• As applicable, responsible for daily care of any animals and/or plants within the activities program and services.
• Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.
• Distributes community newsletter.
• Meets with new residents to introduce the program.
• Assists Director in leadership of wellness program.
• Organizes and supervises a volunteer staff.
• Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.