IL Resident Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator
$35,360–$41,600 year
On-siteWilliamsburg, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Plan and execute physical, social, recreational, and educational events for Independent Living residents while managing transportation and resident outings. Assist with the production of the monthly calendar and help residents utilize digital programs and technology. Maintain an organized volunteer database, recruit and retain volunteers, and evaluate activity quality to suggest necessary adjustments. Establish a welcoming atmosphere for residents, volunteers, and staff while modeling core company values. This role requires a valid driver's license, ability to operate a large passenger van safely, and willingness to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
Required Qualifications
- Valid driver's license, with no major violations within 3 years
- Must be able to develop relationships and create partnerships that benefit the partner as well as our community
- Must have a thorough knowledge of social and psychological needs of residents
- Ability to work without close supervision and to follow verbal and written instructions
- Must be able to prioritize, utilize good time management and problem-solving skills
- Must have a working knowledge of and be able to utilize technology effectively
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis, as scheduled
- Must be mobile and able to perform the physical requirements of the job
- This position requires a variety of physical demands, including the potential for lifting greater than 50 lbs
- Long stretches on one's feet, walking around is to be expected
- The Activity Assistant position requires long stretches on one's feet and long stretches requiring the person to drive the community van
- Must be able to operate a large passenger van safely
- Must be eligible to be ensured on the company driving policy
Desired Qualifications
- Education or training in a heath care field or certified as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body, preferred but not required
- Experience working with seniors and those with memory loss strongly preferred
- Two years' experience in activity planning for seniors preferred
- Two years' experience recruiting and retaining volunteers preferred
- Must be personable with exceptional phone and communication skills
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