MA Activities Coordinator / St. Belvi / Dorchester / HC / FT / 7:30a - 4p / $20 - $21

The MENTOR Network; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of specialized health care as an Activities Coordinator in Boston. You'll play a crucial role in planning and coordinating activities for individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring their needs and preferences are met. A commitment to quality care and collaboration with a dedicated team will be essential in this gratifying position.

Benefits

Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Nationwide career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working with elderly or developmentally disabled adults.
• All state-required training and certification completed.
• Reliable and responsible nature essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct group and individual recreational activities based on needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to implement group activities.
• Maintain curriculum binders for varied, age-appropriate activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Caring nature

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in Activity Coordinator

Job description

MENTOR Adult Day Health,a member of the Sevita family,provides day programs for elders with complex medical or rehabilitative needs. This allows seniors to obtain quality healthcare while remaining active and involved in the community and continuing to live in their ownhomes. Our programs are staffed with qualified, experienced licensed nurses and caregivers who are trained to provide individual assistance to each person we serve.

Activities Coordinator
Do you want to have a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you love planning and coordinating activities? Come put your enthusiasm to work with individuals with developmental disabilities. As Activities Coordinator, you will conduct group and individual recreational activities according to an individual’s needs, capabilities, and interests.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and implement meaningful group activities with focus on emphasizing the preferences of individuals served.
• Provide daily instruction and guidance to staff regarding activity delivery methods and techniques as well as at staff meetings.
• Determine and implement necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of individuals served.
• Maintain curriculum binders for each classroom to ensure that varied and age-appropriate activities are planned and conducted for all individuals served.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certification in Activity Coordinator preferred
• Two years’ experience working with elderly or developmentally disabled adults, including planning and conducting activities for this population
• All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes
• Reliable, responsible, and caring nature
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Commitment to the company’s mission and values

Why Join Us?

• Full, Part-time, and As Needed schedules available
• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Important work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.