Activity Director

Benchmark Senior Living•Lincoln, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Commons in Lincoln is looking for a full-time Activities/Program Director for our Assisted Living community. The Activities/Program Director provides leadership in the Programming Department and organizes and implements activities designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. The resident program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Activities/Program Director reports to the Associate Executive Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care and supervises the Concierge team. Join The Commons in Lincoln, a breathtaking newer Benchmark Senior Living community proud to be named one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work for over a decade. We invite you to check out our campus, many employee perks, incentive bonuses, welcoming culture and more.

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