CRISTA Ministries Careers

Description

• Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
• Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.

• Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
• Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
• Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
• Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
• Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
• Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

• Hire and train employees in different areas of Senior Living IE: how to use the P.A. system and audio/video equipment.
• Manage performance, conduct evaluations, and recommend pay levels.
• Create Life Enrichment personnel Schedules and coverage when personnel are unavailable.
• Report employee issues to Executive Directors as they arise and document.
• Conduct department meetings regularly to ensure open and continuous communication and serve as conduit for administrative and departmental communications.
• Ensure staff access to and attendance at regular devotions.

• Plan and post the annual, monthly and weekly program calendars with Life Enrichment personnel, sales and other managers of CRISTA Senior Living and resident committee members. 
• Maintain a balanced activity program designed to provide mental, spiritual, social and physical opportunities for residents. 
• Support residents’ desire for life-long learning and which encourages the resident community to come together.  
• Plan and coordinate meeting locations, equipment, food, etc. for scheduled activities with other staff at Crista Senior Living and CRISTA Ministries.
• Order and manage equipment and supplies used by the Life Enrichment department and resident-led classes to implement and maintain programs. 
• Prepare events by ensuring public areas, office/storage areas are clean and orderly and that tables, chairs and A/V equipment are set up and torn down.
• Facilitate resident programs and activities making sure everything is running smoothly and efficiently.  

• Provide support to resident committees and groups IE: memorial committee, birthday committee, art classes, woodshop, etc.).
• Supervise Life Enrichment Coordinators and Per-dem staff. 
• Assist in coordinating resident volunteers, supervising those who provide leadership and support for programs and activities.  
• Develop and maintain a transportation schedule by working with Senior Living’s Transportation Lead for shopping runs and off-campus activities/events. 
• Accompany residents on trips to develop rapport as well as evaluate the quality of the activity. 
• Create and distribute monthly Crista Senior Living Newsletter/calendar publications and oversee the verbal and visual promotional materials such as flyers and other everyday notices. 
• Champion the culture of life enriching activities.

• Provide information and education on subjects of special interest to senior residents (nutrition, exercise, insurance, voting, driving, transportation, volunteering, etc.). 
• Listen to residents’ ideas and concerns as they are expressed regarding activity/event organization. 
• Take residents’ official photograph for photo boards, resident directories, etc. 
• Meet with new residents and fill out activity questionnaires, file paperwork appropriately in resident chart.

• Evaluate and provide input to Executive Director regarding program needs and prepare an annual budget to support future events. 
• Oversee the handling of monies and purchase card for events and activities, staying within the annual budget according to CRISTA accounting procedures.
• Maintain payroll (timekeeping) for life enrichment personnel and assist with preparing annual budget.
• Provide a monthly Life Enrichment department report to Resident Council. 

• Regularly meet with Life Enrichment Personnel and Executive Director to plan strategies within the Senior Living community. 
• Attend administrative meetings, staff meetings and resident meetings as assigned. 
• Attend WAHSA/AAHSA meetings and other training opportunities as approved by the Executive Director. 
• Work collaboratively with customers, coworkers, staff and Sales. 

• Life Enrichment Coordinator AL/Garden
• Life Enrichment Coordinator Memory Care
• Per diem Support Staff
• Volunteers

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• One year working with senior citizens and/or experience within a life enrichment department or alike.

• CPR and First Aide certification (required after employment)
• Food Handler’s permit (required after employment)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Read, write, communicate in and interpret English at a functional level with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions. (WAC 388-113). 
• Dress in attire that is professional and appropriate for the setting.
• Enjoy working with seniors and be diplomatic, tactful and courteous when dealing with them. 
• Able to find solutions to resident problems and suggestions. 
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision in an environment with constant interruptions, while balancing multiple tasks. 
• Flexible work hours; evenings and weekend hours are necessary. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive Christian attitude concerning life. 
• Follow schedules and publicize events. 
• Overall work must be correct and neatly presented. 
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Good judgment and ability to exercise discretion. 
• Able to work with diverse groups of people including older adults and those with disabilities, etc. 
• Able to work collaboratively with customers, coworkers, staff and customers. 

• Associate degree in education, social work, activities and/or gerontology from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.

• Two years working with senior citizens and/or experience within a life enrichment department or alike.

• Activity Professional Certification

• Proficient user of Visio.