Program Coordinator

The Activity Program Coordinator is responsible for working with residents within Continuing Care (skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care) to stimulate their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Lantern Hill is a 20-acre continuing care retirement community in New Providence, New Jersey, managed by Erickson Senior Living.

Responsibilities

Works with residents within Continuing Care (skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, and memory care) to stimulate their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being; Uses independent judgment to design, plan and facilitate structured, guided, and impromptu programs for individuals and groups in common areas and resident rooms; Escorts and ensures the safety of residents on group trips and excursions; Works collaboratively with team members, management, community groups, volunteers, and families to deliver programs and activities; Assesses changes in residents' needs, abilities, and preferences to provide beneficial, purposeful, and enjoyable programs; Implements, supervises or leads group and individual activities in activity spaces, common areas, and resident rooms; Works flexible schedule including weekends and evenings as determined by the Programming Manager; Collaborates between independent living and continuing care

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years' experience as an Activities Staff with supervisory experience or 3 years as a Programming Assistant; Experience leading groups of people with varying levels of physical and cognitive independence; Experience with the elderly; Flexible with schedule, available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

Nice to have

Certified or eligible for certification (AAC or CTRS - four year degree); APC (Activities Professional Certificate)

Benefits

Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO; 401k for all employees 18 and over with company contribution up to 3% once eligible; Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs; "Career for life" approach to professional and personal development; Onsite medical centers providing wellness visits and sick care for employees over 18; Free onsite parking at all communities and corporate offices; Culture of diversity and inclusion