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Open Positions at Kavod
Part-Time Leasing Assistant
Hiring Range: $21.10/hr to $23.50/hr DOE
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Personal time, Sick & Exigency, Floating Holidays, Observed Holidays, 403(b) Thrift Plan, Health, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Credit Union, Referral Bonus, Commuter Benefits, Volunteer Initiative Program, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Complimentary Wellness Classes.
SCHEDULE: 30 hours a week, between Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
SUMMARY: The Part Time Leasing Assistant performs leasing functions for Kavod Senior Life in accordance with HUD guidelines, all Federal and State laws, and Kavod policies & procedures. Provides support to Director of Leasing and Admin, Leasing Coordinator and Certification Specialist as appropriate. The Leasing Assistant reports directly to Director of Leasing and Admin.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Field incoming phone calls, online and email inquiries of interest about Kavod Senior Life.
Accept new applications, adding a date & time stamp received; carrying out the application processing and screening for accuracy per admissions procedures, including verification of documentation. Follow up with applicant until completed application and all required documentation is obtained. Add applicant information to Yardi and the Prospective Residents and Wait Lists. Maintain Yardi and the Prospective Residents and Wait Lists in compliance with Kavod Resident Selection and Occupancy Plan (RSP) and HUD/Fair Housing programs and requirements.
Field Wait List inquiries and update the list with detailed notes.
Process applicants at the top of the Wait List; call applicant to notify them and request any additional information needed to complete move-in certification as needed; run background, credit, and landlord checks. Process all applicant rejections according to RSP and Kavod procedures. Give paperwork to Leasing Coordinator to begin move-in orientation process. Run Existing Tenant report. Run Immigration Status report as needed. Run 90-days reports for all new move-ins.
Assist Certification Specialist with recertification, apartment inspections and 50059 signings as needed.
Assist with tours, filing, front desk coverage, and other projects as needed.
Assist with training of new leasing department staff as needed.
Alert Resident Care Coordinators of concerns regarding personal or social tenant problems that arise that are not of a leasing nature. Concerns are communicated through memos and copies maintained in the tenant file.
Keep current on all updates and changes in HUD and Fair Housing programs and requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills,
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years’ experience and/or training in bookkeeping and/or leasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in performing HUD-subsidized project leasing-related activities strongly preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bi-lingual skills preferred (Russian/English).
COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Cornerstone leasing software; Microsoft Outlook contact management systems; Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
We require employees to be vaccinated against influenza during flu season with certain limited exceptions.
Position open until filled.
PT Life Enrichment Activities Assistant (20 hours per week)
Hiring Range: $20.67/hr-$23.46/hr DOE
Benefits: Dental, Vision, Vacation, Personal, Sick & Exigency 403(b) Thrift Plan, Credit Union, Referral Bonus, Volunteer Initiative Program, Commuter Benefits, Employee Free Loan Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Employee Events.
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (3 days a week, 4 hours a day) & Saturday & Sunday (4 hours a day) these shifts will include some evenings for events.
SUMMARY: Support the life enrichment department in providing desired programming to Kavod Senior Life residents in order to meet their social, cultural, recreational, physical and educational needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):
- Work with the Director of Life Enrichment to plan and implement activities and programs with an emphasis on activities for the Assisted Living (AL) residents.
- Develop, lead, organize, coordinate and/or oversee a variety of classes and events in areas of interest to the residents. This may include current events, arts and crafts, birthday celebrations, games, entertainment and other activities intended to engage participants in enriching, safe and fun recreation.
- Actively encourage residents to participate in activities through regular promotion of classes and events using a variety of communication methods.
- Establish rapport and maintain positive relationships with Kavod residents.
- Hold monthly What’s Happening meetings with the AL residents to share information and to learn about what they desire for future trips, classes and activities.
- Provide reminders and assist with gathering AL residents for trips and activities.
- Assist in the planning and creation of the monthly Assisted Living Voice newsletter and Calendar. Assist with proofing the monthly newsletters and calendars for AL. Create and distribute flyers.
- Assist with weekend and evening programming for the Assisted Living residents, such as evening Happy Hour, Painting with Polly, movie nights and evening outings.
- Gather sign-in activity sheets for AL programs, events and outings.
- Assist with catering and room setup requests for activities and events. Perform room setups as needed.
- Adhere to established deadlines and budget requirements of the department.
- Support or assist with occasional SL activities as needed.
- Data entry of activities in ActivityPro
- Responsible for assisting Life Enrichment Lead Driver and staff on outings as assigned by the Director of Life Enrichment.
- After driving school training, can drive 10 passenger van for regularly scheduled routes and planned outings, including trips to concerts, grocery stores, restaurants, museums, etc., and community events. Operates the wheelchair lift when necessary.
- Assist residents with boarding and departing the van, check-in of residents as they board the van, assist with carrying groceries for residents, ensure residents are properly buckled in their seats, safely escort residents on outings as directed, and providing assistance as needed. Ensure all walkers and wheelchairs are safely secured and are strapped according to DOT regulations.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Working knowledge of MS Office platforms (Word, Excel, Outlook)
2. Effective time management and organizational skills
3. Understanding of educational and recreational needs of seniors in order to sustain and enhance the quality of life for our residents
4. Detail oriented; ability to work accurately with a large amount of detail
5. Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well under pressure
6. Maintenance of highest degree of confidentiality and professionalism
7. Ability to communicate effectively with seniors in day-to-day interactions, including having patience and compassion for older adults
8. Maintains CPR / First Aid Certification
EDUCATION: College preferred, experience working with older adults, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Computer skills to include Microsoft Word, strong organizational and time management skills, patience and compassion for older adults, clean driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We require employees to be vaccinated against influenza during flu season with certain limited exceptions.
Position open until filled.
On-Call Care Partner QMAP/ADL
Hiring Range: $19.29/hr to $20.50/hr DOE
Benefits: Sick & Exigency, Credit Union, Referral Bonus, Commuter Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Meals, Employee Discounts and Complimentary Fitness Classes.
SUMMARY: Kavod seeks a Care Partner to join our assisted living team. QMAP certification is preferred. Reliability is a must. We are currently seeking a compassionate and attentive Part-Time Care Partner to join our team. This position is key in supporting our residents with the care they need to accomplish their activities of daily living. Assistance with dressing, personal grooming, bathing and/or assistance during meal times are essential functions of the role. English language skills required.
On-Call mornings/days/evenings
On-Call QMAP overnight shifts will receive $1.00/hr for shift differential.
We require employees to be vaccinated against influenza with certain limited exceptions.
Position opened until filled.
Temporary Part-Time Resident Property Manager Assistant
Hiring Hourly Range: $22.00/hr-$25.00/hr DOE
Benefits:
- Temporary on-call opportunity available. Ongoing work may be available for the right candidate based on performance, availability, and business needs.
SUMMARY: The Resident Property Manager Assistant (RPMA) provides responsive community oversight outside of standard business hours, primarily covering Saturday daytime hours. This position also serves as backup for overnight shifts as needed due to vacation, illness or other gaps in coverage. This critical role provides timely response to resident and property emergencies, conducts as-needed basic maintenance, produces incident reports, monitors the grounds and provides certain resident support services at the front office. The Resident Property Manager Assistant interfaces with Kavod staff, residents, community members and emergency response personnel. Reports directly to the Resident Property Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- The Temporary On-Call Resident Property Manager Assistant is on‑duty during to cover shifts, may include overnight and days shifts as needed.
- During this time, the Resident Property Manager Assistant oversees the complex. Due to the demands of the position, any break time will be paid time as the RPMA must remain onsite and available for emergency calls for the entirety of the shift.
- Monitor telephone calls and enter all calls and brief result on a telephone log as received. The Resident Property Manager Assistant will be paged by the voice mail system and will access the message system as soon as possible. Calls shall be handled in the following manner:
- Direct business callers to the appropriate department’s voicemail. If unsure about who to connect them to, ask them to call back during business hours.
- Follow the Facility Emergency On‑Call Schedule for emergency facility problems. Provide immediate assistance for overflow plumbing or other problems which pose a health or safety hazard to residents.
- Ask residents with non‑emergency facility requests to call the office during regular business hours.
- On weekends and holidays the check-in system will need to be activated and the list of residents who do not push their check-in button will need to be checked upon as soon as possible in case of an emergency.
- Assess Resident Care Coordinator calls. Treat emergencies in accordance with emergency guidelines. Ask others to call the office during regular business hours.
- Call the Resident Care Partners and relay a message when a resident’s family calls about Assisted Living.
- Defer calls that are NOT emergencies.
- Follow the Resident Emergency Guidelines for emergencies. Complete a Resident Incident Report immediately following the emergency while all details are clear. Good judgment is essential. Limits are set to help residents maximize independence. Call on‑call Management when necessary.
- Follow the Fire Alarm Response Procedure for fire alarms. Complete a Building Incident Report.
- Check the building and grounds per the Night/Weekend Building Check Procedures (Tag #13 in the red emergency book) at least two times each weekday evening and four times each day/evening of the weekend. Document Facility problems or any concerns viewed during surveillance checks on a Building Incident Report to include any action taken or needed.
- When a resident is locked out, unlock the door personally for them. Log all lockouts on the Telephone and Incident log sheet (weekly report form).
- Oversee all activities in the buildings and on the grounds. Pay attention to the safety and well‑being of the residents and protection of the complex. Assess concerns and use good judgment.
- Need for immediate follow‑up: Respond immediately to any situation that poses a health or safety hazard to residents, e.g., plumbing overflows, soiled bathroom, soiled furniture in common spaces, elevator problems, ice on the bridge, fire alarms, etc. Use the Facility Emergency On‑Call Schedule for guidance and document according to confidentiality and documentation guidelines.
- Assist with resident activities as requested.
- If less than two inches of snow falls on a weekend or holiday day and facilities is not scheduled to be in within 12 hours of the snowfall, shovel the main entrances, exits, public walkways and sidewalks for each building. If more than two inches of snow falls, call the on‑call facility person for assistance.
- Fill out the correct form for any situation requiring follow‑up on next business day and send to the appropriate staff.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience in property management, facilities, security, or a related field preferred. Must be able to respond calmly and promptly to after-hours emergencies, assess situations, follow established protocols, and coordinate with emergency services, vendors, and on-call management as needed. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working with older adults is preferred.
We require employees to be Influenza vaccinated during flu season with certain limited exceptions.
Position is open until filled
Ways to Apply
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If you are interested in working at Kavod, but there is not a current opening that fits your qualifications you are welcome to submit a letter of interest and resume by email or to Human Resources, Kavod Senior Life, 22 S. Adams St., Denver, CO 80209.
Highlights Include:
- 100% employer paid medical premium
- Shared dental and vision premium
- Up to 120 hours of vacation plus separate accrued hours for sick leave, personal time and floating holidays to support team diversity
- 403(b) match plus nonelective deferral
- Paid volunteer hours
- Free daily meal
- Interest-free employee loans
- Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Staff appreciation events, contests and other opportunities to promote connection with Kavod residents.
Kavod Senior Life is committed to creating a respectful workforce. We celebrate individual uniqueness and believe that together we are a stronger, more united organization. Kavod wants our employees, regardless of age, to feel valued. We are proud to be part of the AARP Employee Pledge Program — a nationwide group of employers committed to developing a high-performing organizations by leveraging workers of all ages.