The Activities Specialist will maintain an organized and diversified program of individual and group activities for the residents of 129th Street Residence, enabling them to engage in cultural, spiritual, diversional, physical, political, social, and intellectual activities. The program aims to sustain and promote an individual's potential and sense of usefulness to self and others.
Requirements
- Directly provide within the facility programs and activities for group and individual participation.
- Arrange for the provision of programs and activities within the facility by community groups, service providers and volunteers.
- Involve residents in decision-making process about the types of activities to be offered.
- Reach out into the facility to assure that all residents are notified of activities in advance and on the day of their occurrence and that activities are accessible to each resident.
- Assure that each monthly schedule of activities includes the following: Individual, small group, and large group activities, Facility based and community activities, Physical exercise or other physical activities, Intellectual activities, Social interaction, Opportunities for both active and passive resident involvement.
Benefits
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principal at WSFSSH, where employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
- Work as a member of a team to establish and maintain high level of care and respect for and communication with residents
- Work cooperatively with other staff members
- Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff in accordance with WSFSSH Confidentiality Policy.
- Attend training sessions and conferences as required for enhancement of job skills
- Implement emergency procedures as necessary
- Submit all required reports in a complete and timely manner
- Assist with other duties as directed
