Life Enrichment Coordinator (Bilingual Chinese)

Frank Residences; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Shuttle Service

Job summary

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living offers a role as a Bilingual Life Enrichment Coordinator (LEC) in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood. You will plan and lead person-centered activities for residents in assisted living and memory care, fostering inclusion, creativity, and meaningful connections while supporting interdisciplinary teamwork.

The position supports documentation compliance and quality of life campus-wide, mentoring interns and volunteers, with a day shift and full-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, psychology, social work, healthcare, recreation administration, or related field preferred.
• Two years of experience working with older adults in group or long-term care settings.
• Bilingual written and conversational Chinese is required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and group facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing opportunities for therapeutic self-expression for residents at all stages of memory loss.
• Facilitate programs that encourage social interaction and reduce isolation.
• Create a positive, caring environment respecting diverse backgrounds.
• Motivate residents to participate in Life Enrichment programs.
• Encourage participation from families, volunteers, and caregiver staff as appropriate.
• Complete required documentation including attendance, care plans, and activity notes.

Skills

Bilingual Chinese

Group facilitation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy/psychology/social work/healthcare/recreation administration or related field

Job description

Nestled in San Francisco’s Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is the leading senior services organization in Northern California. Our continuum of care includes: the Frank Residences assisted living and memory care; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, an acute geriatric psychiatric unit for adults over the age of 65; and our Foundation.

Founded in 1871 and formerly known as the Jewish Home, our legacy grounds us as our vision propels us forward. Today, we’ve evolved to support more than 2,500 older adults each year through innovative, comprehensive programs rooted in the Jewish values of compassion, community, and excellence. We are equally proud of our inclusive culture, where 950 team members of diverse faiths and backgrounds work together in shared purpose.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older adults every day
• Inclusive community, welcoming to all (you do not need to be Jewish to live or work here)
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative leadership focused on enhancing the employee experience

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Bilingual Life Enrichment Coordinator (LEC), you will plan and lead a variety of person-centered programs designed to enhance the emotional, social, and recreational well-being of residents in assisted living and memory care settings. You will foster a positive and engaging environment through group, one-on-one, and self-directed activities while promoting inclusion, creativity, and meaningful resident connection. This role supports interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation compliance, and the overall quality of life across campus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ongoing opportunities for therapeutic self-expression for residents at all stages of memory loss, utilizing a wide variety of modalities to optimize quality of life and functional ability.
• Facilitate programs that encourage social interaction, reduce isolation and boredom, and decrease the frequency and severity of behaviors associated with dementia.
• Create a positive, caring, and stimulating environment that respects the diverse personalities and cultural backgrounds of all residents.
• Motivate residents to actively participate in Life Enrichment programs to enhance quality of life and maintain cognitive functioning.
• Encourage participation from families, volunteers, and caregiver staff as appropriate.
• Understand and respond to the individual needs and abilities of residents and families, adapting activities accordingly.
• Provide one-on-one engagement for residents who decline or are unable to participate in group activities.
• Support the psychosocial needs of residents and families by providing emotional support during times of crisis or decline.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner, including attendance records, care plans, activity notes, and mandated reports as required.
• Collaborate with caregiver staff, Byer Square staff, and Life Enrichment teams across campus to promote teamwork, quality outcomes, and meaningful programming.
• Mentor and support student interns and volunteers involved in activities.

JOB DETAILS

• Pay Rate: $28.00- $30.00 per hour
• Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Shift Schedule: Day
• Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
• Working Days: Monday - Friday

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy, psychology, social work, healthcare, recreation administration, or related field preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working with older adults in group or long-term care settings.
• Bilingual written and conversational (Chinese) is required
• Excellent organizational, communication, and group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and resourcefulness in program development.
• Sensitivity to diverse physical, emotional, cognitive, and cultural needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to engage individuals from diverse cultural, religious, and social backgrounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift a minimum of twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry.
• Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach.
• Fine motor skills and good visual and auditory acuity.
• Ability to safely transport residents in wheelchairs without fatigue over extended periods.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU

Comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; a 403(b) Retirement Plan; Paid Time Off (PTO); Tuition Reimbursement ; Commuter Benefits ; and Weekday Shuttle Service to and from Glen Park BART Station.

The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.