Via the ATRa List-Serv:
Activities / Social Services Coordinator
Hello,
We are hiring an activities and social services
coordinator position in Newberg, OR. Just outside the Portland-Metro area. I
previously held the position and am looking to hire someone who is also a CTRS.
If you know someone who would be interested in the position please forward this
to them or pass on their contact information to me. Please let me know if you
have any questions about the position.
Accepting applications until filled
Friendsview Retirement Community is looking for an
exceptional individual with a passion for working with older adults and a commitment
to excellence in person-centered services that uphold the dignity, choice and
independence of each resident. The community offers a full continuum of senior
living, with 31 residential care (Assisted Living) apartments, a 29-bed health
care center, and a 14-unit memory care neighborhood. Friendsview has a
reputation for providing the highest standards of care and service and has been
awarded 3 deficiency-free surveys over the past 4 years.
This full-time position plays a key role in our Health Care Team. Responsibilities include working with care services staff, families, volunteers and other community resources to provide meaningful, therapeutic programs for health service residents. Provide support and offer resources to residents and family members regarding psycho-social needs, and financial or other issues related to long-term care. Also includes supervisory responsibilities for bachelors’ level student interns and volunteers.
Typical hours are weekdays but must have the ability to work flexible hours to participate in activities on evenings weekends and holidays. Starting hourly pay is $17.71. This is a full-time, 40 hours/week with medical/dental/vision benefits after 60 days of successful employment. All employees must pass a drug screen and criminal background check. We are a drug/alcohol-free, tobacco free campus
Minimum requirement: Completion of a 36 hour activities workshop or willingness to complete activities workshop which meets the requirements set in the Oregon Administrative Rules. Relevant education may substitute for workshop completion.
Prefer a bachelor or
master degree in one of the therapeutic arts, recreation therapy or social work
with activities experience; or licensed occupational therapist or COTA.
Experience in Long-Term Care setting preferred with at least one year of
relevant experience.
Position requires excellent organizational skills, strong communication and leadership abilities, and flexibility to serve as an effective team member. Must possess strong interpersonal skills needed to provide social services to residents to support staff and volunteers. Must be able to uphold the shared values of our faith based community.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills in English and basic computer skills with the ability to learn software programs related to health care documentation.
Please visit our website at www.friendsview.org to
learn more about Friendsview Retirement Community. Resumes along with a letter
of introduction explaining why you are interested in this position and your
personal and professional qualifications, may be sent to: caguilar@friendsview.org
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enabled to view it . Resumes must be received no later than March 8th,
2013.
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