Director of Celebrations

Morada Grand Prairie•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

Morada Senior Living is seeking a Director of Celebrations to develop and oversee resident services and coordinate opportunities that promote residents’ health, wellbeing, engagement, and growth. The role leads the Celebrations Department and its lifestyle programming across the multiple levels of service in a retirement community. It includes supervising department employees and ensuring programs and operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements for skilled nursing, assisted living, and/or independent living, as applicable.

Requirements

Associate degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, or Adult Education.
Three to five years of related experience.
Two years of supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and conduct lifestyle programs that offer physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for residents.
Plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
Recruit and develop additional resources for resident services.
Initiate public relations correspondence with outside organizations, service groups, and volunteers.
Advise and motivate residents about individual and group activities suited to their interests and opportunities for growth.
Prepare, organize, submit to the Executive Director for final approval, post, and distribute the events calendar.
Develop and print the community newsletter.
Provide leadership for the lifestyle program.
Coordinate the community library.
Purchase and maintain equipment and supplies within budgetary guidelines.
Prepare a preliminary draft of the Celebrations Operating Budget.
Organize and supervise volunteer staff.
Address resident and other groups on subjects of common interest.
Maintain a database and prepare reports on resident quality assurance assessments, participation, and satisfaction.
Supervise Recreation and Event Coordinators across the multiple levels of service in a retirement community.
Participate in community in-services.
Demonstrate competence in applicable federal, state, and local regulations and requirements, and ensure compliance.
Develop, facilitate, and analyze resident surveys to ensure ongoing activities meet residents’ interests.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate appropriate mixed-group activities.
Develop and facilitate daily activity displays on bulletin boards and/or kiosks in community communication areas.
Maintain a public relations program supporting activities programming and community relations.
Implement and facilitate a volunteer recognition program.
Interview, hire, and train Celebrations Department employees; plan, assign, and direct their work; appraise performance; and reward and discipline employees in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Access to wages before payday
Flexible scheduling options
Paid time off and holidays for full-time employees
Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for full-time employees
401(k) with employer matching
Paid training
Opportunities for advancement
Meals and uniforms
Employee Assistance Program