Adult Program Activities Coordinator

Do you enjoy planning, organizing, and overseeing activities designed to engage adults with various disabilities in meaningful ways?

This person will focus on promoting social, physical, and cognitive well-being by offering activities that enhance quality of life, support independence and encourage social interaction. 

Job Responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to:

Activity Planning and Execution
•    Design and organize various daily activities, including physical exercise, social interaction, learning opportunities, mental stimulation, and personal care if needed. These social, educational, and life-enrichment activities may include, but are not limited to, the following: arts, crafts, music, pet therapy, outings, memory-enhancing activities, history, games, puzzles, physical activity, and reminiscence sessions.
•    Adapt activities to meet each participant's abilities and interests. This includes working with staff on client-specific care plans and involving participants in planning activities connected to the program.
•    Develop a monthly calendar of events, ensuring diverse and inclusive options.

Participant Engagement
•    Encourage participation and adjust activities to increase engagement.
•    Build positive relationships with participants to understand their preferences and motivations.
•    Actively supervise participants to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

Support and Inclusion
•    Work closely with other staff members to ensure activities align with individual care plans.
•    Foster a welcoming, inclusive environment that respects and accommodates diverse needs.
•    Support participants in using assistive devices or equipment as necessary.

Record Keeping and Reporting
•    Maintain accurate records of attendance, individual case notes, and communicating day to day changes and observations to caregivers.
•    Report any concerns or observations about participants’ behavior or health to the Program Director.
•    Provide input on program improvements based on feedback and observations.

Qualifications Include:

•    Bachelor’s degree in human services; additional education in social services,            recreational, occupational, or related fields. Aging certification is a plus.
•    Experience working with adults or individuals with disabilities in caregiving, activity planning, or support roles.
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office.
•    Proven experience in activity coordination or a related field.
•    Strong communication skills, empathy, and patience.
•    Ability to adapt activities to various physical and cognitive abilities.

Core Values/Ethical Conduct:

• The ability to consistently model our Core Values of Respect, Equity, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation & Stewardship
• The ability to interact with staff, clients, management, community partners and funders respectfully and professionally.
• The ability to create and embrace new ideas and utilize creative problem solving with an eye to improving services and delivery methods.
• The ability to work cooperatively with staff, clients, management, funders and community partners.
• The ability to be wise, accountable, and careful with use of resources and time.
• The ability to conduct oneself with honesty, reliability, and fairness, holding to our code of ethics.

PLEASE NOTE: Our screening process includes a video interview completed via Spark Hire.

Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person in all that we do. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees and to promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.