Title: Community Life Associate

Reports to: Director of Community Life, Community Life Coordinator

Position Summary: Participates in creating a well-balanced calendar of programs and events that promotes and encourages a feeling of independence, a sense of fulfillment, accomplishment and a need to be needed for our residents who are struggling with mild cognitive impairment or psycho-emotional adjustment to chronic illness. Follows the overall Activities philosophy of addressing resident’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and vocational health.

1. Participates in the creation, planning and implementation of activities to meet the interests of all Windows residents.
2. Contributes to the creation of a monthly calendar that encourages individuality, participation and leadership among residents.
3. Continually promotes and encourages resident participation in activities and events.
4. Leads activities
5. Seeks to find the motivation in each resident that will entice them to participate or be an active member in activities/events.
6. Conducts programs in a timely manner in conjunction with Touchtown TV+.
7. Helps to provide opportunities for residents to engage in various community projects in Country Meadows and the surrounding community.
8. Assists with collaborative programming with all departments on campus to support a strong team philosophy.
9. Assists with administrative tasks: input of Touchtown calendar slides, posting daily calendars, maintaining and updating sign up sheets, Volunteer information, Community Life Submission forms etc.
10. Supports and encourages residents to take the lead on various activities to promote a sense of pride.
11. Transports residents to various functions using company vehicles.

1. Energetic, personable, enthusiastic, creative, imaginative
2. Able to communicate intentions and directions to residents and co-workers. Be an effective listener/empathetic. Effective oral and written language skills.
3. Knowledge of the physical and emotional aspects of aging.
4. Ability to be self-motivating.
5. Motivational skills, including the ability to positively influence resident and co-workers.

1. Requires standing, walking, twisting, bending, pushing, kneeling, stooping, stretching, lifting a minimum of 25 pounds.
2. Must be capable of operating a variety of company activities-related equipment (ranging from passenger vehicles such as a 14 passenger bus to office equipment, kitchen equipment, gardening tools, games and sports equipment).
3. Work place includes the entire building and surrounding grounds; all areas necessitated by off-site trips and events.

1. Prior experience in group socialization or recreational programs preferred but not required.
2. Education: High School diploma or GED.
3. Familiarity with computers.
4. Valid driver’s license: must have clean driving record with no major violations.
5. Computer skills