Life Enrichment Service Coordinator - Library Court in Shaker Heights, Ohio at Jennings Center For Older Adults

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Life Enrichment Service Coordinator – Library Court

Department: Life Enrichment

Reports to: Independent Living Director

Position Information: Part Time, about 20.0 hours per week

Qualifications:

Experience working with older adults, have knowledge regarding available services to the aged, and strong interpersonal skills. Willingness to work with a variety of people. creativity and a basic knowledge of a variety of services, activities, and arts and crafts. Must have a spirit of cooperation and a pleasant, friendly personality. BS/BA in human services discipline preferred.

Essential Job Functions - Service Coordination

1. Act as a liaison between management and tenants and among tenants, management, and social service agencies.

1. Establish interactions with community resources for assistance with services.

1. Educate tenants to services available on-site and in the community.

1. Determine service eligibility and assist in the development to address service needs

1. Coordinate services to tenants and provide follow-up of service plan and delivery

1. Assess tenants’ need for services and monitor tenant satisfaction

1. Verify information for eligibility of Medicare or Medicaid services

1. Provide individual emotional support and provide mediation in conflicts and resolutions for tenant

1. Prepare reports for HUD monitoring of programs semi-annually

Essential Job Functions – Life Enrichment

1. Plan and lead group activities for residents.

1. Plan and follow through with one-to-one activities for residents.

1. Plan and create a monthly calendar for facility activities.

1. Transport residents to and from activities.

1. Set up and prepare areas for special activities and restore the area to its original condition at the conclusion of the activity.

1. Interpret verbal, physical, or social responses from residents, whether appropriate or not, to decipher resident needs.

1. Work flexible hours as assigned to provide activities.

1. Maintain an ongoing inventory of departmental supplies and equipment.

1. Set priorities for the day's tasks but is also able to remain flexible to meet the needs of the department and the residents in a cost-effective manner.

1. Attend in-service training and continuing education workshops as assigned. Integrates content of continuing education into performance.

1. Coordinate the use of the facility’s van. This includes finding a driver, ensuring the gas tank is full, leaving the van clean and tidy, and reporting any problems to maintenance.

1. Assign tasks to volunteers and monitor their performance.

1. Provide a safe environment for residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors.

1. Focus on person-directed care by promoting day-to-day interactions that are essential to that philosophy.

a. Forming personal and nurturing relationships with the Residents.

b. Taking the initiative to find out what is important to the Residents and ways in which to connect them with the things that they need to combat boredom, loneliness and helplessness.

c. Utilizing person-directed care to create interactions and execute those interactions either individually or as part of a group.

1. Look beyond typical “activity” duties to benefit overall care

Other Job Functions

1. Work independently and function as an effective team member.

1. Understand and comply with the corporate compliance program of Jennings Center for Older Adults.

1. Accept and perform all duties as directed by the Independent Living Director in a cooperative manner

1. Observe infection control procedures.

1. Follow Resident's Rights policies and procedures and assist the residents in understanding and maintaining their rights.

1. Observe all facility safety policies and procedures.

1. Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality.

1. Consistently work cooperatively with all staff, residents, family, and visitors.

1. Know, understand and exemplify the Mission and Values of Jennings: Respect, Compassion, Community, Discovery of Potential and Celebration of Life.

1. Assume accountability for data contained in the staff handbook.

Occupational Qualifications

1. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

1. Prolonged periods of standing, and/or walking, as required by the position

1. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform the job-related tasks accurately and efficiently

1. Visual, auditory, and verbal abilities necessary to communicate effectively and perform job duties

1. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

1. Ability to maintain regular attendance and work scheduled hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays if required