LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR

SUMMARY

The Life Enrichment Coordinator (LEC) is essential to enhancing the quality of life for residents at Betty’s Village. Through thoughtfully planned and diverse activities, this role fosters personal growth, social interaction, and resident fulfillment. The LEC actively recruits and trains volunteers to help bring these activities to life, creating a collaborative and engaging environment for all. By providing a well-rounded monthly schedule of in-house experiences, the coordinator ensures that residents have meaningful and enriching opportunities to participate, connect, and enjoy. In addition, the coordinator continuously gathers feedback to refine and improve the program, recognizing and celebrating volunteers' contributions to maintain a vibrant, supportive community.

 

Embrace Opportunity Village's core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with participants and team members, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilize appropriate methods for working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
2. Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately, as mandated by state law.
3. Proactively recruit, onboard, train, and support volunteers, ensuring they are prepared to effectively assist with activities, special events, and resident engagement.
4. Design and implement a diverse array of recreational, educational, and wellness activities aligned with residents' unique interests, abilities, and goals to promote engagement and a sense of belonging.
5. Maintain and consistently update a detailed monthly calendar of activities for Betty’s Village, ensuring schedules are accessible and clearly communicated to residents, team members, and support teams to encourage broad participation.
6. Gather and evaluate feedback from residents and team members to measure program effectiveness and continuously improve activities based on resident interests, preferences, and needs.
7. Provide oversight and guidance to volunteers during activities, fostering a positive, collaborative environment that enhances the experience for residents and volunteers alike.
8. Ensure a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all participants, adhering to best practices for safety and inclusivity.
9. Develop and maintain community partnerships, inviting community members and organizations to collaborate and sponsor activities.
10. Assist residents in identifying and accessing community resources and services, including transportation options, to support participation in activities and events.
11. Encourage resident choice by regularly gathering input regarding interests, preferences, and desired activities when planning programming.
12. Adhere to Opportunity Village’s established policies and procedures.
13. May be assigned other duties as needed.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will offer guidance and support to volunteers, ensuring they are clear on their roles and responsibilities in assisting with activities.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, team members, and supervisors (verbal and written).
• Must possess social perceptiveness to assess and understand others’ reactions and behaviors.
• Ability to resolve multiple complex issues simultaneously while remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to accept and apply performance-based feedback.
• Must perform with an enthusiastic, positive, and professional demeanor.
• Creativity, empathy, and a commitment to creating inclusive environments that foster growth and social interaction.
• Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret instructions, gain knowledge, and have initiative.
• Basic Computer Skills for documentation and reporting.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks while remaining flexible. Ability to build positive relationships with team members, residents, volunteers, families, and community partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the team. 
• Acts with integrity, honesty, and openness, and a willingness to operate as a team player.
• Must be resourceful, creative, organized, and detail oriented.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Current CPI certification within 30 days of employment.
• Required: Current CPR and First Aid Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Preferred: Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Preferred: One (1) year of experience coordinating recreational, volunteer, or community-based programs.

 

PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below are representative of those required by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position. The list below of minimum essential functions is illustrative of the minimums only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.

• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit at a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Frequent prolonged bending, sitting, standing, lifting, and walking.
• Ability to work in a typical office environment.
• Ability to tolerate slight to extreme indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• The position may require flexibility in worksite location to accommodate program needs.
• Ability to conduct tasks and successfully perform under critical deadlines.
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as a laptop, iPad, or smartphone, as well as examine documents, records, and files.
• Ability to climb stairs.