Activities Coordinator

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Resident Life Coordinator. The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, assist and implement a full life enrichment program and volunteer program, as well as maintaining and updating on-campus communication. In this role, The Resident Life Coordinator will: Collaborate with the resident services director in the planning, implementation and facilitation of social and recreational programs at the campus. Program include structured individual and group activities and facilitating resident-led events and activities. Ensure all social and recreational programming guidelines are in accordance with CL's LifeConnect® philosophy. Support and assist in the marketing of programs to the community and staff. Plan for and escort residents to events outside the facility such as educational outings, special trips, musical performances, and other off-campus trips while remaining in compliance with CL Policy. Collaborate with the Resident Life Director in the coordination of the resident and community volunteer program. Develop and direct the volunteer program, including recruiting, scheduling, and coordinating volunteers for the campus. Coordinate with other departments in the planning, implementation and facilitation of events. Periodically, this position will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing larger-scale events. Update on-campus TV channel. Utilize other methods of formal communication to residents and staff (such as the monthly newsletter, information board, etc.) appropriately. Provide newsletter editing as needed. Stay current with trends in the field of recreational programming for older adults and assure that Covenant Living standards for activity programs are met or exceeded. Provide welcome and orientation as new residents move-in. The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, preferred. Training or experience in activities, crafts, recreation or a related field. Experience in working with senior adults and in retirement community operations. Must have a current Illinois driver’s license and a good driving record for transporting residents to off-campus activities. Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook. Willingness to learn and contribute to the LifeConnect Profile software and campus TV software is essential. Possess excellent communication skills (English, oral and written) with poise and confidence in personal contact with residents, staff, and/or the general public. Highly motivated individual who demonstrates organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills. Initiative and the ability to follow through are essential. Ability to understand the needs of the aging adult. Must demonstrate an understanding of customer service. Compensation Pay Range: $19.90 - $25.00 For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays 403(b) with a 3% employer match Fitness center use at most facilities. Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships Employee assistance program Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program Pet Insurance For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org. Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents. Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures. I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible. I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed. Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter. I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness. I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions. Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution. I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner. I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others. I return phone calls within 24 hours. I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties. Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean. I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations. We believe in making a difference in other’s lives. We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.

Salary : $20 - $25