Program Coordinator
About Garden Spot Village
Garden Spot Village has evolved into a community that thrives on purpose, opportunity and living life to its fullest. While others in our market space talk about seniors and retirement, here we talk about people and opportunity. Our heritage, mission and core values play a fundamental role as they ground us in the present and shape our future.
Discover Garden Spot’s benefits and how you can experience Life with Purpose™
- Health insurance
- 401K program with company match
- Tuition assistance
- First-time homebuyer program
Bring creativity, connection, and a little extra joy to every day at DayBreak! In this role, you’ll coordinate the details that keep our activity program running smoothly; from bringing engaging activities to life and creating purposeful projects to lending a hand at mealtimes. You’ll also support our Program Assistants and the Director of DayBreak, working together to make each day welcoming, meaningful, and full of opportunities to connect.
What You'll Do
Assists with the management of the DayBreak program provided by Garden Spot Village and performs the following duties:
Helps to develop and implement program policies, goals, and objectives.
Supervises the volunteers.
Helps orient staff, volunteers, and students.
Helps to develop, implement, and manage daily programs for individual program participants. This includes participating in the care planning process.
Creates weekly participant schedules and records daily attendance.
Coordinates and finalizes the monthly activity program planning, calendars, and menu.
Provides accurate, monthly documentation of each program participant.
Helps to assure compliance with Pennsylvania's Department of Long Term Living regulations.
Assists Director of DayBreak with staff supervision.
Communicates with the Director of DayBreak regarding program, staff, and participant issues.
Abides by current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of sexual harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.
Contributes to creating and maintaining a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment to the mission of the organization.
Attends assigned in-service trainings and continuing education programs/seminars.
Leads or delegates program activity leadership to program assistants.
Provides personal care and directly interacts with participants.
Takes participant lunch orders and relays them to the kitchen. Assists with food service and clean up as needed.
Assists with maintaining a clean and healthy environment for participants.
Assists with taking incoming inquiry calls, conducts tours, and provides all applicable program information to prospective clients.
Performs the following tasks in the absence of the Director:
Manages the DayBreak program.
Implements different procedures and programs.
Determines work procedure and expedites work flow.
Interacts with family members.
Ensures compliance with operating policy and procedures and supervises staff.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor’s Degree or two years’ experience in Human Services field, along with skills to work with aging adults and adults with functional impairment. (Minimum of 1 year of experience providing care to an individual with a disability or support needs)
Proficient in reading, writing, grammar, interpersonal relationships and communication skills. Able to carry out a therapeutic activity program. Able to provide initial management and program supervision.
Proficient in basic computer skills. Willing and able to learn new software programs
Valid First Aid and CPR certifications and driver's license.
Additional Information
This position is full-time Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
Garden Spot Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or two years of experience in the Human Services field
- At least one year of experience providing care to an individual with a disability or support needs
- Experience and skills working with aging adults and adults with functional impairments
- Proficiency in reading, writing, grammar, interpersonal relationships, and communication
- Ability to carry out a therapeutic activity program
- Ability to provide initial management and program supervision
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs
- Valid First Aid and CPR certifications
- Valid driver’s license
What We Do
Garden Spot Communities is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living organization in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1990, it provides innovative housing and lifestyle services for adults 55 and older through continuing care retirement communities including Garden Spot Village, Maple Farm, and Frederick Living. Its offerings span independent and residential living, personal care, memory support, skilled nursing, and purpose-centered community experiences that enrich residents’ wellbeing.
