Activities Manager

Are you a creative planner who loves bringing joy to seniors? Do you have the organizational skills to run a seamless daily program and lead a small, dedicated team? Join Our PLACE, a non-profit memory day center dedicated to providing dignity and joy to seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. (Our PLACE Memory Day Center is located at 444 and 72 across from Food Lion in Loudon’s Tellico Village.)

Our PLACE, is seeking an Activities Manager to design, schedule and oversee our daily therapeutic recreation programs. In this role, you will be the primary architect of our participants’ days – ensuring that every senior living with Alzheimer’s or dementia experiences moments of connection, purpose, and fun. You will also directly supervise and support our wonderful team of CNAs / Program Assistants, ensuring our daily calendar is executed with energy and compassion.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

· Creative Freedom – You will build a calendar filled with music, art, cooking, exercise, games and unique therapies.

· Leadership Impact – Schedule, provide daily direction, and coach a small team of Program Assistants in a supportive, non-profit environment.

· Work-Life Balance – Monday through Friday day shifts. Enjoy your evenings and weekends.

· Resource Support – We provide a budget for supplies, and we value your resourcefulness in sourcing unique items for our projects.

· Collaboration – Communicate with families about participant engagement and work closely with the Executive Director and Office Administrator to enhance center programming.

What You’ll Bring:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with major course work in one or more of the following: social work, sociology, psychology, child and family studies, human services, art, music, gerontology, occupational or recreational therapy or nursing. (Appropriate experience may substitute for a college degree.)

· Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with older adults, and/or people with disabilities is preferred. Nursing or medical background is a plus.

· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the needs and concerns of the elderly, disabled, and individuals with dementia and functioning impairments, along with the ability to plan and implement appropriate structured programs for them in group and individual activities.

· Possess a genuine interest in and respect for people, especially the elderly with dementia and functioning impairments; be accepting of people as they are and be sensitive to and respectful of their needs.

· Have advanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office, Google Suites and/or other software, and experience with databases,

· Present a professional attitude and appearance and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in all dealings with staff, participants, families, volunteers, the public, and other professionals.

· Possess qualities of patience, flexibility, sense of humor, mature judgement; exhibit enthusiasm, dependability, initiative, and a willingness to accept constructive direction.

· Must possess certification in C.P.R. and First Aid or be willing to attend training classes for certification.

Additional requirements by the State of Tennessee:

· Must submit three (3) references indicating character and skills appropriate for the position.

· Must provide a physician’s statement indicating the absence of any communicable disease (paid for by Our PLACE).

· Complete and pass a State background check.

Details

· Benefits include medical, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) with company match

· Pay is dependent on experience, $45,000 - $50,000

· Go to our website for more information: ourplacetn.org

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience planning activities for seniors?
• Are you willing to take a criminal background screen?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with seniors: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person