Recreation Coordinator - St. Paul's Senior Services

CHULA VISTA, CA 91911

About the Job

San Diego’s St. Paul's PACE program (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). This innovative program is for individuals 55 years or older, who are living with chronic illness, or disabilities and need coordinated medical care to continue living as independently as possible in their home and community. The healthcare teams at St. Paul’s PACE provide a hands-on approach coordinating medical, social, and home care services so individuals no longer need to manage their medical care alone.

This is a full-time position in our PACE Day Center! Typical hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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

Qualifications & Requirements:

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.

Physical Requirements:
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

Source : St. Paul's Senior Services