Community Life Student Specialist

2 weeks ago

Purchase, United States Broadview at Purchase College Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Broadview at Purchase College

GENERAL SUMMARY:

A unique opportunity exists to join a team in creating a vibrant senior learning community on the campus of Purchase College, State University of New York. The residents of this university-based retirement community will be able to enjoy the many amenities of the college including the renowned Neuberger Museum of Art, the Performing Arts Center, the academic and athletic facilities, and the park-like campus. They will be able to enjoy all these benefits while living in a village designed specifically for their interests and needs. As part of the Purchase College community, Broadview residents will enjoy both formal and informal programming and collaborative opportunities designed to promote intergenerational engagement with members of the college community, ranging from classes and mentoring to providing employment opportunities for students. Broadview will offer the full continuum of services, inclusive of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

INCLUSIVE AND COLLABORATIVE CULTURE:

We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is the commitment to a community of equity and access through the acceptance of all aspects of human difference. This includes but is not limited to age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and identity, language heritage, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, status as a veteran and worldview. Broadview at Purchase College is proud to be SAGE CARE certified, and all employees will be provided with SAGE CARE training. Broadview at Purchase College is committed to integrating various cultural and social perspectives to engender excellence and to creating a collaborative culture in order to provide an exceptional experience for every employee and resident.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Life Student Specialists is responsible for assisting the Director of Community Life Services with the overall planning and implementation of varied activity and educational programs designed to meet the requirements of the LCS Lifestyles and Health Services and 8 Dimensions of Wellness.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assists with planning and coordinating activities and events, discussion groups & clubs, sensory stimulation, cultural activities, religious services, special entertainment, off-property trips, special events, IT support, in-house movies, instructional courses; such as, arts & crafts, seminars, workshops, intergenerational programming, presentations; Active Aging Week, health & fitness activities, customized activities for Alzheimer/Dementia and Parkinson affected residents, marketing events, holiday parties; etc.

• Set up chairs and tables for activities and manage removal of set ups.

• Assists with preparing and distributing the monthly calendar, weekly reminder, event flyers and newsletters

• Assists with purchasing supplies for activities as needed

• Directs the movement of residents to and from on-property & off-property events

• Directs volunteer activities and provides training

• Maintains accurate documentation of resident’s activity attendance

• Researches upcoming events and trips

• Helps build cohesive intergenerational programming and lifelong learning opportunities with creativity and strong organizational skills.

• Coordinates transportation services with our residents, Health Center staff and Health Navigator

• Data input of resident documentation in our EMR system, Vision.

• Flexibility of hours-will involve nights and weekends

Other Duties:

• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned. Must be willing to get CPR, AED and First Aid certified.

• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

HOSPITALITY FOCUS:

Broadview at Purchase College fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:

• We greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.

• We treat everyone with courteous respect.

• We strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly.

• We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.

• We hold ourselves and one another accountable.

• We embrace and value our differences.

• We make residents, employees and guests feel important.

• We ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”

• We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.

• We pay attention to details.

WELLNESS FOCUS:

Broadview at Purchase College employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.

The salary range for this opportunity is $16.00 - $18.00.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree or pursuing a Bachelors
  • CPR Certification or willing to pursue CPR certification.
  • One year experience in a social or recreational program preferred.
  • Experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite and calendaring required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting for approximately 60% of work day. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to push residents weighing up to 250 lbs. in gerichairs and/or wheelchairs. Must be able to read and speak English, hear, and be able to sit and walk intermittently throughout the day. May be exposed to communicable diseases, industrial and household chemicals, offensive odors and combative behavior.


BENEFITS:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Reduced price employee meals

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