Life Enrichment Director - Activities

Company Description

Monarch/Brandywine Senior Living Company Culture and Values: At Monarch Communities, we value compassion, innovation, and community. Our team is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Job Description

At our community, our Life Enrichment Director plays a key role in enriching our residents to live an active vibrant life! Salary Range: $69,000 - $73,000 Yearly Reports To:

The Life Enrichment Director will report to the Executive Director.

FLSA Classification:

This position is classified as exempt and is a Salary Position.

Job Overview:

The Life Enrichment Director will plan, organize, and facilitate all aspects of the social

engagement program. Provide life-enriching events for residents and the community;

coordinate a successful volunteer program and ensure the interests and the physical, mental,

and psychological well-being of each resident is maintained. Ensure the highest degree of

care is provided by utilizing knowledge and skills in the development and implementation

of a vibrant, individualized and stimulating recreation program.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Leads the Life Enrichment Team in the fulfillment of project assignments within

budget, with quality and on schedule.

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs a diverse schedule of

social engagement programs of this community. Programs are developed to enhance

the emotional, social, physical, spiritual and intellectual well-being of the residents in

the community while considering their assessed needs, interests and capabilities.

• Ensures the Lifestyle Profile is completed for each resident with family involvement

to assist team members with the development of programs based on their interests.

• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating a variety of programs for the entire

community and specific areas (memory care, assisted living, independent living) (i.e.,

educational programs, entertainment programs, special events, games, group

programs, spiritual services, volunteer services, etc.).

• Designs a monthly calendar of events and ensures residents, team members and

family members receive either a hard copy or digital copy based on their preference.

• As part of the Management Team, develops and maintains a good rapport with all

departments to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive

plan of care. Coordinates programs with other departments in the community and

participates in Resident Council meetings.

• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the

privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

• Seeks partnerships with local organizations to engage in programming at the

community and in the surrounding (local) community.

• Assists with the development and provision of training and orientation programs for

volunteers.

• Plans outings and programs using the community vehicle.

• Prepares and plans the department's budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor,

and submits to the Executive Director for review, recommendations, and approval;

forecasts the needs of the department, participates in and attends all in-service

training as scheduled.

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as community

policies and procedures.

• Meets with the Life Enrichment Team on a regular basis to develop, conduct and

evaluate programs.

• Supervises team members with direct responsibilities for interviewing, selection,

training, motivating, performance appraisals, goal setting and developing procedures

to ensure achievement of those goals.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-3 years supervisory experience and/or training in developing and

leading social engagement programs for senior living.

• High school diploma or higher education preferred.

• ADC (Certified Activity Director) or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation

Specialist) preferred.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Previous experience with dementia population preferred.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Exhibits strong time management and organizational skills.

• Professional, independent, and self-directed.

• Willing to work flexible hours.

• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the

ability to learn new applications.

Physical Abilities:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk,

sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel,

crouch, talk, hear, and smell.

• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 25 lbs. The

associate must use proper body mechanics

Additional Information

Benefits Offered(Full Time):

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement: Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.