Coordinator-Activities

Job Summary: The Coordinator-Activities plans, organizes, directs the participants in a broad program of activities, which shall encourage the adult participant toward restoration to self-care and resumption of normal activities or prevent further mental or physical deterioration. Provides for overall scheduling of activities. Serves as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team. Contributes to the individual plans of care. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Geriatrics preferred. Minimum two years' experience in a social recreational or educational program with in the past five years, one years of which was with full-time in an activities program in a health care, mental health, or handicapped program setting OR completed a minimum of 36 hours of training in a course designed specifically for Activities Coordinators and approved by either the Department of Health Care Services or Department of Aging.

Knowledge and Skills: Ability to do crafts, art work, music or exercises. Ability to work with frail elderly persons or dependent adults. Able to read; write legibly; speak in English with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Operate/troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position. Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; collaborate and accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; work well under pressure; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; work independently with minimal supervision. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: None.