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St. John's Embrace Living Community Life Specialist in Rochester, New York
St. John’s is leading and inspiring a shift in society’s views of elderhood. Join our family of dedicated, talented employees who are at the forefront of innovative senior services delivery in this community. St. John’s embraces living every day by fostering a culture that is friendly, respectful, responsive, compassionate, innovative, and fun for both employees and the elders and residents that call St. John’s home.
If this description speaks to you, continue reading about the opportunity of Community Life Specialist. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position located at St. John’s Meadows.
Position Summary: The Community Life Specialist is responsible for preparing the monthly calendar of events and facilitating programming to include a variety of programs and outings and 7 Dimensions of Wellness. Develop relationships with residents, families & staff, book entertainment and speakers, follow budget guidelines, and work collaboratively with social recreation team, other departments and community affiliates. The hours are Monday -Thursday 10:30 am 7:00 pm & Friday 8:30- 5pm with flexibility. Responsibilities include:
Work with the Social Recreation Manager to develop and facilitate meaningful, innovative and creative programs for residents.
Work collaboratively with other departments for interdepartmental programs and outings.
Ability to assess residents needs and interests to develop and implement engaging programing.
Ability to organize direct volunteers and facilitate programs and outings.
Build and develop meaningful relationships with all residents of St. John’s.
Works with the Social Recreation Manager to follow and maintain budgetary guidelines.
Works with the Social Recreation Manager to schedule outside entertainment and contracted services.
Works collaboratively with the Social Recreation Manager and Community Life Specialists in creating combined monthly publication for all neighborhoods, printing and distributing to all residents as appropriate.
Work collaboratively with outside vendors and community recourses that will come to Meadows/Brickstone for programming.
Works with the Social Recreation Manager for creation and implantation of all data entry of recreational programming on all St. John’s communication tools.
Perform all other tasks as required by management.
Occasionally departmental shopping for programs (art/crafts, decorations for events).
Qualifications:
High School graduate or equivalent is required.
Associates Degree in Human Services and or Therapeutic Recreation preferred but not required or at least two years of experience preferred and one year required working within a senior living related field.
Fluent in the English Language.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to flex schedule occasionally as needed.
Strong computer skills.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, standing, squatting, stooping and bending.
Walking, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, bending, and reaching are required in the accomplishment of tasks. Has the ability to lift 50 lbs.
Check out what we have to offer YOU at https://www.stjohnsliving.org/careers:
Health, dental, vision insurance (30 hours+)
Employer sponsored life insurance & telemedicine (30 hours+)
Weekly paychecks
Competitive pay
Ability to pay your bills before pay day through PayActiv: https://www.payactiv.com/employees/
Free parking
24/7 fitness center
Generous paid time off and holidays
On-site child care
Employee Assistance Plan
Cell phone discounts
Recognition activities and events
St. John’s is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.
