Program Coordinator

Erickson Senior Living; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k plan

Education assistance

Certification reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Onsite medical centers

Free onsite parking

Diversity and inclusion culture

Job summary

Erickson Senior Living's Lantern Hill in New Providence, NJ seeks an Activity Program Coordinator to design, plan, and facilitate programs for residents across continuing care settings, with emphasis on physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and emotional well-being.

Responsibilities include leading group activities, supervising staff, escorting residents on outings, collaborating with teams and families, and adapting programs to residents' needs; weekend and evening shifts required; APC

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an Activities Staff with supervisory experience or 3 years as a Programming Assistant.
• Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence, and experience with the elderly is required.
• AAC or CTRS certification preferred; APC certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan and facilitate structured and improvised programs for individuals and groups.
• Escort residents on group trips and ensure safety.
• Collaborate with teams, volunteers, families to deliver engaging programs.
• Assess residents' needs to tailor activities to their abilities and interests.
• Lead activities in spaces, common areas, and residents' rooms; include weekends/evenings as needed.

Skills

Group leadership

Supervisory experience

Elderly care experience

Program design

Flexibility in schedule

Education

Four-year degree

AAC certification

CTRS certification

Tools

APC

Job description

Location: Lantern Hill by Erickson Senior Living

The Activity Program Coordinator is responsible for working with residents within Continuing Care (skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care) to stimulate their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Uses independent judgment to design, plan and facilitate variously structured, guided, and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in the common areas and resident rooms of the Continuing Care Community.
• Escorts and ensures the safety of the residents on group trips and excursions.
• Works collaboratively with other team members, management, community groups, volunteers, and families to deliver programs and activities designed to enhance the resident experience.
• Assesses changes in the resident’s needs, abilities, and preferences to provide programs and activities that are beneficial, purposeful, and enjoyable for individuals and group audiences.
• Implements, supervises or leads the group and individual activities both structured, guided and impromptu in activity spaces, common areas, and in resident’s rooms.
• A flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings as determined by the Programming Manager is required.
• Collaborate between independent living and continuing care.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO.
• 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.
• A "career for life" approach to professional and personal development for our greatest asset; our employees.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
• Compensation: Commensurate with experience between $48,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year.

What You Will Need

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an Activities Staff with supervisory experience or 3 years as a Programming Assistant is required.
• Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence, and experience with the elderly is required.
• Certified or eligible for certification (AAC or CTRS – four year degree) preferred.
• APC (Activities Professional Certificate) is preferred.
• Flexible with schedule, available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Lantern Hill is a beautiful 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Lantern Hill helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.