Program Coordinator
Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Brookline
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
Position Summary:The Program Coordinator works with the
Community Life team to primarily ensure the successful and smooth
operations of programs across the campus or other assigned
communities. The Program Coordinator is responsible for planning
and coordinating programs that are educational, recreational,
cultural, social, and/or multigenerational in nature. Program
Coordinator is responsible for upholding and delivering the highest
Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) and industry standards with regards to
safety, professionalism, service and quality of care for residents.
-Job Responsibilities:
- Plans and coordinates programs that are educational,
recreational, cultural, social, and or mutigenerational in
nature
- Designs, develops and distributes monthly and weekly calendars,
promotional flyers and other forms of communication for activities
and events within CCB using Touchtown as the main platformDevelop
and maintains partnerships with the community to enhance cultural
and educational programming within CCBDevelop and supervises
volunteer program
- Coordinate and executes all audio/visual duties related to all
programs
- Manages the bus program and the transportation specialist
position(s)
- Keeps track and stays within the Community Life budget.
- Conducts annual Community Life Survey and maintains flexibility
to alter plans when activities are not engaging the participants'
interest and/or culture
- Works intra- and inter-departmentally to promote special
events.
- Encourages resident involvement by holding program meetings
open to all residents to both evaluate current programs and plan
future programs in collaboration with the residents across
Brookline. -
- Interacts with residents, families, guests and staff in a
positive, supportive way.
- Meets with colleagues (internally and externally) to garner
ideas, entertainment possibilities, etc.
- Ensures timely response to vendor inquiries.
- Coordinates and participates in the set-up and breakdown of
activities and events campus-wide, and facilitates effective
cross-departmental planning to ensure success.
- Encourages residents to assume leadership roles in the
community (i.e. creating or leading groups, volunteering,
membership in Resident Council, Social Club, etc.) and lends
ongoing support to resident leaders and programs.
- Creates an open system where residents are able to access the
local community resources and events by establishing network with
local organizations and groups.
- Works collaboratively with all housing interdisciplinary team
members (social services, facilities, nursing, volunteers,
etc.).
- Works with other departments of HSL to share resources and
build community. -
- Collaborates with staff to ensure
community Meetings are held between all sites that helps set a tone
of inclusion and warmth in the resident community.
- Uses creative problem-solving to resolve conflicts and meet the
needs of residents. -Core Competencies:
- Commit to the organization's core values of respect, dignity
and empowerment.Able to form trusting relationships with residents,
families, and team members.Work collaboratively with colleagues,
both within and outside the HSL continuum.
- Listen attentively; speak respectfully; maintain
confidentiality. Promote an "emotional" connection.
- Provide the highest quality of preparation and
presentation.
- Have a "can-do" service mentality.
- Accept responsibility for all tasks assigned.Participates in
department meetings as required.
- Follows the rules as set by HSL employee Handbook Performs
other related duties as required or directed.Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent amount of commensurate
experience.
- Experience in implementing programs intended to fulfill basic
psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional and
spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing
environment.
- Must be creative, energetic, patient, sensitive and
professional.
- Compassion for and desire to work with a senior
population.
- Excellent organization and interpersonal skills. - Must have
ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage
multiple projects simultaneously and handle even difficult
situations.
- Must be a professional, proactive, collaborative,
conscientious, and results-oriented individual. - Must have an
optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written
communication skills, good intuition and sound judgment. - Must be
motivated to learn and flexible to change.
- Computer literacy; experience with Windows, Word, Power Point,
and Excel.
- Ability to work some weekends and evenings as necessary,
-Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions
- Must be able to lift, push and pull 25 pounds.
- Must be able to stand during scheduled work times.Hebrew
SeniorLife requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against
COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. All new hires must be
fully vaccinated, which includes any recommended COVID-19 boosters,
before their start date. Any exemption requests for medical or
religious reasons will be considered on a case by case basis and
must be processed prior to any start date.Hebrew SeniorLife is an
equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are
based on merit, qualifications, and competence and not influenced
or affected by race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin,
ancestry, marital status, military status, veterans status,
disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or
any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local
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Keywords: Hebrew SeniorLife, Brookline , Program Coordinator, Other , Brookline, Massachusetts
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