Activity Coordinator- Senior Living

Valle Verde in Santa Barbara, CA, recently named "Best Continuing Care Retirement Community in the U.S. 2025" by Newsweek magazine. 

We are located on 60 pristine acres in Santa Barbara, CA!  We offer resort style retirement and continuity of care for seniors.

Schedule:  Full-Time, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (or 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Pay: $23-$29/hr DOE 

Under general supervision, the Activity Coordinator provides and promotes quality educational, entertaining and challenging activities, programs and outings for residents in the assigned level of care in an effort to enhance quality of life and resident satisfaction. This position will be in our memory support and assisted living departments.

• Plan, implement and monitor wellness and recreation programs to meet the specific needs of residents
• Provide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support a high quality of life for our residents
• Ensure life enrichment programs meet all local, state, and federal regulations
• Plans, prepares, directs, and participates in a variety of activity programs for residents, such as entertainment, cooking, educational programs, arts and crafts, games, sports, and outings; ensures that all regulatory requirements for types of activities are met
• Intermediate computer skills, Microsoft Office, working in various company platforms
• Able to drive 8 passenger van

To be successful in this role, you would have:

• Associate's degree with emphasis in recreation, health education or related field; and college course work in social work, gerontology, psychology, recreation therapy or related field, preferred 
• Preferably 1 or 2 years of experience in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities, training provided 
• Must have valid California Driver's License

*No prior certification? No problem. We cover the cost of Activity Leader training (over $500 value)!

What's in it for you? 

As the largest nonprofit owner/operator of senior living communities in California and one of the largest in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.

At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including*:

• Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
• 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
• HSA option with employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
• $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

*Please Note: Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.

And as team members support residents, HumanGood supports team members. Here, you'll have the benefits and compensation you need to build a secure life for your family, and real opportunities to grow in your career, gain leadership skills and develop personally. Join us. You'll make a difference by helping our team members and our residents realize their full human potential. Learn more at www.HGcareers.org

Come see what HumanGood has to offer!

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