Lead Program Coordinator - Creative Activities for Seniors

Cassia Community; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Education & Benefit Support

Job summary

Open Circle of Princeton is hiring a Lead Program Coordinator for our adult day program in Princeton, MN. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

with no evenings, weekends, on-call, or holiday shifts, and pays $21–$23 per hour depending on experience. You will plan, implement, and facilitate therapeutic activities for older adults, including those with dementia, while supervising staff and coordinating outings.

Qualifications

• Formal training and/or licensure in health care or social service field or Bachelor’s degree in human services, recreational therapy or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Successful experience working with older adults and/or dementia.
• Dependable, responsible and professional.
• CPR, First Aid and Medication Administration certifications required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Help each member reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.
• Prepare, implement, clean up, and evaluate assigned daily programs for members. Daily programs include activities such as table games, arts and crafts, word games/trivia, music and more!
• Plan and implement all aspects of assigned community outings; schedule and coordinate transportation.
• Responsible for assigning staff to daily programs.
• Display an attitude of courtesy and respect for all members, families, and staff.
• Update social workers and case managers on members' progress, needs, and/or changes of behaviors.
• Perform additional tasks as needed, including occasional bus driving.

Skills

Experience with older adults

Dependable and professional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services, recreational therapy or related field

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Job description

Open Circle of Princeton is hiring a Lead Program Coordinator for our adult day program in Princeton, MN. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

with no evenings, weekends, on-call, or holiday shifts, and pays $21–$23 per hour depending on experience. You will plan, implement, and facilitate therapeutic activities for older adults, including those with dementia, while supervising staff and coordinating outings.