Day Program Activities Coordinator

Lifesteps, Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. in Butler area is hiring a Part-Time Activities (Resident Engagement) Coordinator for Seniors. The role plans and coordinates therapeutic activities for Adult Day Health Services participants and provides direct client care, observing and reporting on participants' progress.

The position assists staff with service delivery and steps in for the Supervisor when needed, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 12:00pm to 6:00pm, totaling 27.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or related field.
• Two years’ experience in human services with aging and functionally disabled adults.
• Valid PA driver’s license permitting operation of a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate therapeutic activities for Adult Day Health Services participants.
• Provide direct client care, observe and report participant performance.
• Assist staff with service delivery and act as Supervisor in their absence.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 12:00pm–6:00pm; 27.5 hours weekly.

Skills

Bachelor degree

Experience with aging adults

Driver's license (PA)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Lifesteps is hiring a Part-Time Activities (Resident Engagement) Coordinator for Seniors in the Butler area.

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

Position Summary:

The Resident Engagement Coordinator, ADHS is responsible for planning and coordinating therapeutic activities that meet Adult Day Health Services participants’ needs and preferences. The Activities Coordinator, ADHS provides direct client care, observes and reports participants’ performance, assists staff with various aspects of service and delivery and assumes the responsibilities of the Supervisor in the Supervisor’s absence.

This part-time position works a schedule of Monday - Friday, 27.5 hours per week 12:00pm - 6:00pm. No Evenings, No weekends. No Holidays!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or related field OR
• Two years’ experience in the human services field working with aging and functionally disabled adults.
• Must possess a valid driver's license which legally permits operating a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania.

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