Activities Director - Assisted Living

Benchmark Senior Living•Lincoln, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commons in Lincoln is looking for a full-time Activities/Program Director for its Assisted Living community. This role provides leadership in the Programming Department and is responsible for organizing and implementing activities designed to meet the individual needs of residents. The program aims to fulfill residents' psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs, promoting self-esteem in a caring environment. The Activities/Program Director reports to the Associate Executive Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care and supervises the Concierge team. The Commons in Lincoln is a Benchmark Senior Living community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals.
Proficiency in computer applications, including MicroSoft Office
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Basic knowledge of social media

Nice To Haves

Prior experience managing a small team preferred
Training and knowledge in recreational activities a plus
Training and knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias a plus
Experience providing transportation for community residents a plus

Responsibilities

Takes the lead in the development and implementation of an innovative daily activity plan for residents
Produces a quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendar
Leads and supervises the implementation of one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
Initiates and maintains vendor relationships, including scheduling, execution and administration of quality programming
Leads hiring, payroll processing, and scheduling for a small concierge team
Establishes and maintains collaborative associate relationships
Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups
Facilitates Resident and Family interactions via video chats or in-person visits, as health & safety procedures allow
Supervises coordination of Holiday and Birthday Celebrations
Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability