Recreation Coordinator - St. Paul's Senior Services
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911
About the Job
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Day Center Supervisor, and as a member of the St. Paul’s PACE (SPP) Program evaluates the needs, interests and capabilities of participants and develops individualized therapeutic recreation plans. In addition, plans, organizes, directs and participates in a comprehensive therapeutic recreation program tailored to the general and individualized needs and limitations of frail elderly program participants. Provides direction and support to Recreation Coordinator
- Education: Must have completed and acquired certification on Activity Director’s Class, or be an occupational therapy assistant, art therapist, music therapist, dance therapist, or qualified social worker. Education or training in geriatrics, including dementia, preferred. Shall be at least 18 years of age.
- Experience: Must have 2 years experience working in social or recreational program for the frail or elderly population in a healthcare setting. Shall have either training or related experience in the job assigned.
Shall be in good mental and physical health, and capable of performing assigned tasks. Requires frequent standing, walking, pulling, and lifting. Requires the ability to lift up to 150 pounds. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; requires kneeling and reaching at arm’s length and overhead. Must be able to transfer participants needing total assist. Requires the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull objects exceeding 150 pounds, using appropriate body mechanics.
St. Paul’s Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, life
- Same day pay available!
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) - starting at 28 days per year!
- Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
- 403(b) with match
- Child care available
- Employee referral bonuses
- Upward mobility!
You Make Us Who We Are!
At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter!
St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.
St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer