Senior Arts & Programs Coordinator (On-Site, Full-Time)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Iona Senior Services is seeking a creative and compassionate Arts and Program Coordinator to join our Washington Home Center Adult Day Health Program in Congress Heights. This on-site, full-time role develops monthly activity calendars and leads arts-based activities for older adults, including those living with dementia.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you’ll collaborate with nursing, social work, and program staff to support self-expression, independence, and social connection, with

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience working with older adults, including individuals living with dementia.
• At least two years of experience planning and facilitating creative arts or activity programs for older adults.
• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, art, art therapy, gerontology, or related field preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel; Canva; and electronic documentation systems.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or completion within 30 days of hire.
• Food safety certification preferred at hire; required within six months. Iona dementia care training must be completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly activity calendars, newsletters, and quarterly program plans based on participants’ interests, abilities, and care plan goals.
• Lead individual and group activities, including visual arts, storytelling, poetry, and other creative programs.
• Coordinate field trips, entertainers, community partnerships, and participant art exhibitions, including programming with The Phillips Collection.
• Maintain an organized, accessible art studio and manage supplies within the approved budget.
• Complete participant progress notes, maintain activity records, and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning.
• Assist participants with personal care, meals, mobility, transfers, and transportation escorts, consistent with training and established procedures.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming environment that respects each participant’s dignity and autonomy.

Skills

Older adult care

Creative program planning

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's in therapy rec

Tools

Excel

Canva

Electronic docs

Job description

Iona Senior Services is seeking a creative and compassionate Arts and Program Coordinator to join our Washington Home Center Adult Day Health Program in Congress Heights. This on-site, full-time role develops monthly activity calendars and leads arts-based activities for older adults, including those living with dementia.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you’ll collaborate with nursing, social work, and program staff to support self-expression, independence, and social connection, with