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About the Role
The Hummingbird Project team is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults and adults with various challenges. Engagement Specialists create individualized, relationship-centered experiences that foster purpose, creativity, connection, autonomy, and joy. This role involves developing Quality of Life Engagement Plans based on client needs and the Seven Domains of Wellness.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive quality of life consultations, assessments, and intake visits.
- Develop individualized Quality of Life Engagement Plans based on client strengths, interests, history, culture, preferences, evolving needs, and the Seven Domains of Wellness.
- Deliver engaging, relationship-centered therapeutic sessions using evidence-informed and creative approaches.
- Adapt interventions as client needs change and promote dignity, autonomy, purpose, creativity, connection, and meaningful engagement.
- Recognize and communicate significant changes in client status.
- Collaborate with clients, families, fiduciaries, conservators, Care Managers, Home Care teams, healthcare professionals, Personal Care Assistants, and other community partners to support holistic outcomes.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation, including Quality of Life Engagement Plans, engagement session reports, progress summaries, and required reports.
- Maintain organized schedules, client records, mileage tracking, timekeeping, and organizational systems.
- Meet established productivity, utilization, documentation, confidentiality, safety, ethical, and operational expectations.
- Serve as a positive ambassador for The Hummingbird Project by building relationships with referral partners, community organizations, facilities, and professional networks.
- Participate in outreach, educational presentations, networking, and marketing initiatives.
- Actively participate in supervision, team meetings, continuing education, and organizational initiatives.
- Share creative ideas, resources, and best practices.
- Contribute to a collaborative, respectful, learning-focused culture.
- Model Sage Eldercare Solutions' Core Values and Hummingbird's commitment to Best Possible Outcomes.
- Take initiative to improve client experiences, team effectiveness, organizational success, and stewardship of resources, relationships, and reputation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
- Degree or formal training in Expressive Arts Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama/Psychodrama Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Poetry Therapy, Play Therapy, Nature-Based/Eco-Art Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Gerontology, Counseling, Education, Human Services, Healthcare, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education, professional training, certification, and relevant experience may be considered.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience working with older adults or individuals living with dementia, neurological conditions, developmental disabilities, mental health conditions, chronic illness, or other populations requiring individualized therapeutic engagement preferred.
- Strong relationship-building and therapeutic engagement abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organization, planning, time management, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of aging, dementia, mental health, therapeutic engagement, person-centered care, and relationship-centered practices.
- Ability to adapt thoughtfully to changing client needs while exercising sound professional judgment.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency with organizational technology and documentation systems.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area and conduct visits in homes, senior living communities, healthcare settings, community locations, and virtual environments.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance are required.
- Ability to facilitate therapeutic engagement activities in varied indoor and outdoor environments.
- Ability to occasionally lift, transport, organize, and set up activity materials, adaptive equipment, and program supplies.
Skills
- Therapeutic engagement
- Relationship-building
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Organization
- Planning
- Time management
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Professional judgment
- Collaboration
- Technology proficiency
- Continuous learning
Location
- Client homes throughout the San Francisco region of the Bay Area
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Variable schedule
Experience Level
- Minimum two (2) years of experience preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or higher preferred
- Degree or formal training in Expressive Arts Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Drama/Psychodrama Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Poetry Therapy, Play Therapy, Nature-Based/Eco-Art Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Gerontology, Counseling, Education, Human Services, Healthcare, or a related field preferred
- Equivalent combinations of education, professional training, certification, and relevant experience may be considered
Salary/Compensations
- $39-41/hour
- Offered compensation will be determined based on education and experience
Benefits
- PTO and paid holidays
- Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(k) employer match
- Annual gift when company goals are met
- Professional growth through continuing education funds, mentorship, and promotion opportunities
About the Company
- Sage Eldercare Solutions is dedicated to providing the best care and quality of life for older adults.
- We are a fast-paced, close-knit group that supports each other and gets creative to help create the best outcomes for our clients.
- Since 2001, we have enhanced quality of life by understanding clients' unique needs.
- Our team includes nurses, social workers, gerontologists, art, music, and recreational therapists, care providers, and home care managers.
- We focus on quality of life for our clients and employees, emphasizing work-life balance and wellbeing.
- We are a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
- We have a supportive, inclusive culture that embraces diverse perspectives and celebrates authenticity.
Equal Opportunity
- Sage Eldercare Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.