The Activities Coordinator is responsible for the recreational programming at Sunnyside Community Services’ Adult Day Services Program and ensures the delivery of high-quality programming to enhance the quality of life for both caregivers and participants.
Responsibilities
- Create and contribute to the friendly, warm, and safe environment of the program.
- Develop the monthly activity calendar; create stimulating program activities to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of the program participants.
- Create a monthly newsletter for program participants and families.
- Supervise program aides, volunteers, and students.
- Observe, supervise, and document the level of participation of clients.
- Participate in the development of participant care plans and record episodic events and significant changes.
- Assist the Director in responding to inquiries about the program.
- Make referrals to internal and external services as appropriate.
- Assist in the admissions process of new clients in the absence of the program director
- Supervise and when necessary, assist in the delivery of activities of daily living, such as feeding, toileting, transferring and grooming.
- Participate in family care conferences as needed.
- Assist in outreach and marketing activities for the Adult Day Program.
- Enter participant information data on the computer.
- Attend and participate in in-service education, orientation training and meetings as directed.
- Order and maintain all equipment and supplies.
- In the absence of the Director, oversee the operation of the program.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field. CTRS preferred but not required.
- Experience working with the elderly.
- Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
- Experience working in an adult day services program or mental health institution setting.
- Have or are willing to obtain a NYC Food Protection certificate.
- Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Salary Range: $42,000 – $45,000 (30 hours per week)
Classification: Exempt Overtime Eligible
Reports to: Program Director
Physical Requirements
May encounter prolonged standing, walking, lifting supplies, stooping, and bending.
Working Environment
Office setting may include occasional home visits or out of office meetings.
SCS offers an Excellent Benefits Package:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Flexible spending account and transit checks
- Employee Assistance Program
- 20 days of paid vacation and 12 paid sick days per year
- 10 paid Holidays Six personal/floating days Life Insurance Long-term disability
How to Apply
If you would like to join our team, please forward a cover letter, and resume with subject line “Activities Coordinator” to Melissa Vitale Cicio, HR Director, at Mvitale@scsny.org.
All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, HIV/AIDS status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All are encouraged to apply.
Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported. Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect well-being.
SCS offers a full range of benefits. Our location is convenient to public transportation (a 10-minute subway ride from Grand Central).
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer