Benefits:
Love Joy is looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and compassionate
Activity Coordinator who can turn ordinary days into meaningful experiences for our participants. This is more than planning BINGO and arts and crafts. It’s an opportunity to build community, discover what makes people smile, encourage participation, celebrate individual abilities, and create a program where everyone feels included and valued.
Must meet one of the following:
1. Have two years of experience in a social, recreational or educational program
2. Be an occupational therapist, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, recreation therapist, occupational therapist assistant
3. Completion of the Activity Coordinator certification
and:
1. Have at least basic understanding of mental and physical health diagnoses
2. Have CPR certification
3. Be able to pass a work physical that involves standing, lifting, pushing/pulling
BASIC FUNCTION:
The Activity Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing an activity program that meets the needs and interests of each participant.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Participate in initial, quarterly, and continuing assessment of participant needs for the development of the individual plan of care by the multidisciplinary team.
2. Develop a monthly calendar of events and activities with fresh ideas that make the program exciting, interactive and meaningful
3. Plan and lead engaging group activities, games, music, arts and crafts, movement, cultural celebrations, special events, and themed days.
4. Adapt activities to different physical, cognitive, sensory, and social abilities so everyone has an opportunity to participate.
5. Collaborate with our nurses, social workers, therapists, program aides, dietary staff, and leadership team to support each participant’s well-being and individual goals.
6. Maintain organization of activity supplies and spaces
The right person for this job is:
- Creative, energetic, organized, and full of ideas.
- Warm, patient, comfortable adapting activities for people with different abilities, interests, and communication styles
- A self-starter who takes initiative and solves problems
- A team player who communicates well and treats everyone with dignity and respect
- Willing to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities
- Dependable, and genuinely interested in working with adults with mental health, physical, or cognitive impairments
- A confident group leader who can motivate people and bring positive energy to a room