Community Center Activities Assistant

Organization JABA, Inc. (Jefferson Area Board for Aging)

JABA is seeking a creative, compassionate, and energetic Activity Assistant to plan and coordinate engaging programs for older adults and adults with disabilities at the Mary Williams Community Center and JABA’s Charlottesville adult day center.

This full-time position is ideal for someone who enjoys developing meaningful activities, building relationships, and creating inclusive opportunities that promote socialization, recreation, education, and healthy aging.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead creative, well-rounded activities tailored to participants’ interests, abilities, and needs.
• Develop programming for the Mary Williams Community Center that supports recreation, socialization, health education, disease prevention, and lifelong learning.
• Develop evidence-based activities for adult day participants with varying cognitive and physical abilities, including individuals living with dementia.
• Coordinate joint activities involving community center members and adult day participants.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging through activity planning and participant engagement.
• Collaborate with supervisors, other JABA departments, volunteers, community organizations, and program partners.
• Collect and maintain information related to attendance, participation, transportation, and program outcomes.
• Assist with meal and beverage service, including meal setup, serving participants, and cleaning tables and activity spaces.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with JABA’s data security and privacy requirements.
• Complete required professional development and training.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing engaging programs.
• Compassion and awareness of the individual needs of older adults and adults with disabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Initiative, flexibility, and sound day-to-day judgment.
• The ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and other technology used for communication and programming.

Education and Experience

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred:
  Experience working with older adults, adults with disabilities, or individuals living with dementia. Bachelor’s degree in human services, recreational therapy, or a related field.

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Schedule and Travel

This is a full-time position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week. Local travel between JABA locations and community partner sites may be required during the business day.

Join JABA

If you are creative, dependable, and passionate about helping older adults and adults with disabilities remain active, connected, and engaged, JABA is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.