Activity Facilitator

About us:

When you join the Arrowleaf team, you are committing to a meaningful career where your work will make a difference for your neighbors throughout Southern Illinois and strengthen our region as a whole. You’ll have a chance to build well-being not just for the people you work with, but for yourself as well, as you gain life-changing experiences, enjoy highly competitive benefits, and experience unmatched opportunities for advancement.

Mission: Arrowleaf’s mission is to help all Southern Illinoisans reach their full potential. We provide resources and opportunities that support individuals of all ages so they can thrive, make our communities more vibrant, and build economic prosperity that benefits everyone.

Vision: We envision a Southern Illinois where all individuals are contributing to a community that is safe and vibrant for everyone.

Visit our website: myarrowleaf.org/employment to learn more about Arrowleaf

Job Title: Activity Facilitator 

Home Office: Autumn Ridge Supportive Living - Vienna, IL 

Area of Focus: Community Collaboration 

Program(s): Supportive Living Program - SLP helps adults age 65+ live independently by providing them with housing in an apartment-style setting that emphasizes privacy and autonomy, while also offering services that support their health and well-being and providing a little extra assistance with the activities of daily life.

Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Director 

Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours/week. 

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Activity Facilitator Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED; Illinois Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Activity Facilitator Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of geriatrics & service care planning, ability to relate to senior adults, knowledge of local health and human services resources, excellent written and oral communication skills, basic computer skills.

Activity Facilitator Special Requirements: Maintains a valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance. Operates agency vehicles and personal vehicles while driving for agency business in a safe and lawful manner at all times. Maintain First Aid & CPR certification. Must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks. Maintain current Illinois C.N.A. certification. Must be at least 18 years old. 

Activity Facilitator job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Answers phones in a polite, helpful manner and directs calls or messages to the appropriate staff or resident.
• Scan and file resident accident and incident reports. 

• Scan and ensure all documentation is in the resident’s EMAR.
• Transport residents when needed for doctor appointments and shopping.
• Distributes agency and resident’s mail.
• Assists with planning and coordinating resident events including seasonal and special events.
• File monthly documents for nursing and kitchen departments.
• Manage and inventory activity and facility supplies.
• Attend off-site activities with residents.
• Assists with calendar creation and flyers.
• Reminds residents of events and activities.
• Execute scheduled activities for residents.
• Housekeeping duties when needed or necessary.
• Stay up to date on trends and best practices for activity programs.
• Lead exercising activities with residents.
• Promote and market programs and activities to increase participation.
• Understand resident preferences and incorporate suggestions into the activity calendar.
• Assist volunteers as needed.
• Required to be awake, alert, and attentive at all times while on shift. Sleeping on shift is not permitted at any time and may be considered neglect in some circumstances.
  
  

Activity Facilitator Benefit Package 

• Professional & upward mobility opportunities 
• Health, vision and dental insurance options available after 1st day of the month after 60 calendar days of employment

• Up to $50,000 life insurance policy

• 401(k) with company match for qualifying staff. 

• Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Short-Term disability, Accident/Incident, Hospital Indemnity)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Up to 376 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays, up to 40 hours personal time, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 vacation days (6 month probation period), and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.
• Paid advanced trainings and certification opportunities
• Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary

*This is a bargaining unit, union position 

Questions? visit myarrowleaf.org/employment or call 618-658-3079 to learn more!

Arrowleaf is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Human Resources.