Activities Director - AlliedUP Cooperative Inc.

Activities Director 

Pay Rate: $39-$42/HR
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

Join our team in a distinguished 5-Star community located in the scenic area of San Rafael. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in an environment where the staff, residents, and their families are deeply committed to fostering a culture of care, dignity, and respect for everyone. Be part of a community that not only values exceptional service but lives it every day.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, develop, implement, and coordinate a resident-centered activity program that caters to both group and individual therapeutic and recreational needs.
• Encourage participation in activities among assisted living and dementia care residents.
• Meet regularly with assisted living and dementia care staff to coordinate activities that meet individual needs and provide support to caregivers and activity coordinators.
• Assess residents' interests and functions in activities, monitor changes, and communicate these to the social services coordinator or Resident Care Director.
• Participate in weekly resident care plan meetings and assessments.
• Plan, schedule, and manage the monthly activity calendar, ensuring a variety of physical, emotional, recreational, and spiritual activities are offered.
• Develop relationships with community resources, adult education, internship programs, and volunteer sources for creative programming.
• Interview new residents to determine their activity, recreational, and spiritual needs, and integrate these into the activity program.
• Manage the activity program within budget constraints.
• Arrange transportation for residents to places of worship, shopping, medical appointments, and social outings.
• Work with the Spiritual Care and other departments to address the psycho-social needs of residents through activity programming.
• Conduct or facilitate training programs to raise awareness of therapeutic activities and integrate them into residents’ daily routines.
• Coordinate the purchasing and sales functions of the Community Country Store, maintain inventory, and balance monthly receipts.
• Promote a safe environment within the community by focusing on fire and accident prevention and safety awareness.
• Facilitate monthly resident activity committee meetings and implement recommendations.
• Coordinate resident satisfaction surveys and respond appropriately to the results.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in therapeutic activity (music, drama, art, recreation, or a related area) is preferred.
• Experience in directly providing therapeutic activities in a long-term care setting.
• Experience in developing therapeutic programs.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Working knowledge of Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8.
• Current First Aid Certification.
• Availability to work beyond normal business hours, on weekends, holidays, and in severe weather situations as necessary.
• Sensitivity to working with older adults and knowledge of the aging process.
• Ability to interact successfully with residents, volunteers, family, and staff.
• Must exhibit initiative, energy, and creativity in developing programming to meet resident needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player attitude.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay structure.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) to support work-life balance.
• Paid holidays, allowing employees to enjoy time off on special days.
• Retirement plans, providing financial security for the future.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring broad health coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts to manage health and dependent care expenses more efficiently.
• Tuition Reimbursement to promote career advancement and personal growth.
• Additional benefits that enhance overall employee satisfaction and well-being.

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AlliedUP is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

AlliedUP Cooperative Inc.© (AlliedUP) is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing all employees with a safe, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All employment considerations are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, family or parental status, age, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. AlliedUP prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Background Checks

AlliedUP Cooperative Inc.© (AlliedUP) is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a process that allows participating employers to electronically verify an individual's employment eligibility in the United States. E-Verify Posters and Right to Work Posters are available in English and Español as well as several other languages here.

Employment with AlliedUP is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check. AlliedUP does not discriminate and will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal Law including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

 

AlliedUP is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

AlliedUP Cooperative Inc.^© (AlliedUP) is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing all employees with a safe, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All employment considerations are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, family or parental status, age, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. AlliedUP prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Background Checks

AlliedUP Cooperative Inc.^© (AlliedUP) is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a process that allows participating employers to electronically verify an individual's employment eligibility in the United States. E-Verify Posters and Right to Work Posters are available in English and Español as well as several other languages here.

Employment with AlliedUP is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check. AlliedUP does not discriminate and will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state and Federal Law including Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.