Activities/Recreation Director
About The Position
Joining the Benchmark Senior Living team means putting your passion to work, fostering a sense of belonging among associates through care and a supportive team environment. The company emphasizes a diverse and skilled workforce committed to providing caring and dedicated service, offering professional and personal training programs, and education for career advancement to empower associates to explore interests and pursue growth opportunities. The Program Director is specifically responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the assisted living program to enhance residents' experience. This role involves developing, maintaining, and cultivating relationships with community organizations, current residents, and families. The Program Director also oversees the activity staff and Van Driver to coordinate and implement resident interests and programs, creating a varied yet innovative activity program within the community.
Requirements
- Must have a bachelor’s degree 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
- Management and Leadership Experience
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with seniors is preferred
- Experience in Microsoft Office Preferred
Responsibilities
- Implements events and programs to enhance the assisted living experience and improve the resident quality of life
- Evaluates programs to make sure the quality of programs fits the needs of all residents
- Develops an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging for all residents
- Monthly family-centered programming held on a consistent basis to promote participation and ease in scheduling
- Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group programming according to the programming schedule
- Supports, encourages, and directs independent program pursuits, both individually and in small groups
- Supports the resident’s abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
- Produces an online and printable quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendar on a timely basis, through Benchmarks Internal Social Media Website
- Can manage and support programming associates, including transportation and our community Van Driver
Benefits
- 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
- Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
- Discounted Meal Program
- Associate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500
- Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
- Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits; no enrollment waiting period
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
