IL Resident Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator

Socket.dev; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an Independent Living Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator to support the Program Director in planning and delivering resident programs and community events. You will also lead volunteer outreach to recruit and retain volunteers, ensuring residents remain engaged and healthy.

The role may involve some travel within the community and weekend/holiday coverage, with a focus on building partnerships and delivering high-quality programs for Independent Living residents.

Qualifications

• Education or training in a health care field or certified as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body, preferred but not required
• Two years’ experience in activity planning for seniors
• Two years’ experience recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Must be personable with excellent phone and communication skills
• Must develop relationships and partnerships that benefit the community
• Knowledge of social and psychological needs of residents
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Time management and problem-solving skills
• Clean driving record and eligible for company driving policy
• Ability to use technology effectively

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Director with planning and preparing events for Independent Living residents
• Manage transportation and outings for residents
• Assist with monthly calendar production
• Help residents use digital programs and technology
• Maintain knowledge of community services and events to incorporate into activity schedules
• Create welcoming atmosphere for residents, volunteers and staff
• Maintain organized volunteer records and documentation
• Promote teamwork and positive attitude among staff
• Evaluate activity quality and suggest improvements
• Weekend/holiday rotation duties as scheduled

Skills

Experience with seniors

Volunteer recruitment

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Technology literacy

Independence / self-management

Problem solving

Event coordination

Driver's license

Education

Health care field training or activity professional certification

Job description

Pay range: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour.

The Independent Living Resident Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator supports the Program Director in leading and executing all Resident Programs in Independent Living as well as leads community outreach to recruit and retain volunteers for the community as a whole. Ensuring residents remain as engaged, healthy and as active as possible is the priority of the position. This may include some time spent supporting AL and MC neighborhoods as assigned. The IL Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator carries out a specific set of tasks to fulfill the standards of Resident Programs as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Education or training in a heath care field or certified as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body, preferred but not required
• Experience working with seniors and those with memory loss strongly preferred.
• Two years’ experience in activity planning for seniors preferred.
• Two years’ experience recruiting and retaining volunteers preferred, must be personable with exceptional phone and communication skills
• Must be able to develop relationships and create partnerships that benefit the partner as well as our community
• Must have a thorough knowledge of social and psychological needs of residents.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to prioritize, utilize good time management and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver’ license, with no major violations within 3 years
• Must have a working knowledge of and be able to utilize technology effectively.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Assists the Program Director with planning, developing and preparing a variety of physical, social, recreational and educational events for Independent Living residents.
• Manages transportation and resident outings for Independent Living residents
• Assists with the production of the Independent Living monthly calendar.
• Assists residents to be able to use digital programs & technology
• Maintains knowledge of communities, services, and events in the area and incorporates into activity schedule as appropriate.
• Establishes a warm and welcoming atmosphere for residents, volunteers and staff.
• Maintains an organized volunteer data base and documentation
• Promotes teamwork and positive attitude among associates
• Continually evaluates the quality and consistency of activities for residents and suggests adjustments, corrections, and changes as necessary.
• Must have a clean driving record, and be eligible to be ensured on the company driving policy, and be able to operate a large passenger van safely.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job. This position requires a variety of physical demands, including the potential for lifting greater than 50 lbs. Long stretches on one’s feet, walking around is to be expected.

The IL Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator is a highly active position, with the person leading physical activities for the residents. The IL Program Assistant position requires long stretches on one’s feet as well as sitting and long stretches requiring the person to drive the community van.

Culture Ambassador

Models the core values of the company:

• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It’s Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful

Ensures all personnel exemplify the core values of the company at all times.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job. This position requires a variety of physical demands, including the potential for lifting greater than 50 lbs. Long stretches on one’s feet, walking around is to be expected.

The IL Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator is a highly active position, with the person leading physical activities for the residents. The IL Program Assistant position requires long stretches on one’s feet and long stretches requiring the person to drive the community van.