Director of Life Enrichment
About The Position
As a Best of Hartford organization, a career at Duncaster in more than just a place to work. Here, you can fulfill your passion for helping others and become part of something meaningful that pays you back in inspiring, heartfelt ways you may have never experienced. Duncaster offers residents a plan for life with independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services all on a beautiful campus-like setting. Our residents share a bond of mutual respect with our staff that builds memorable and lasting relationships. Overview The Director of Life Enrichment is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of an activities program designed to meet the social, psychosocial and therapeutic needs of the residents in the Healthcare Center including Skilled Nursing, and Assisted Living within Duncaster. The Director of LE supervises the department staff and coordinates the volunteer program for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living. Oversees plans, assigns and directs the development of recreational, educational, cultural and arts and crafts programs that create an optimal environment for residents in Caleb Hitchcock Health Center, Dogwood Assisted Living Memory Care and Social Assisted Living. Maintains positive community relations and builds rapport with internal departments as well as external agencies and organizations that associate with Duncaster.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or a related field preferred or the equivalent combination training and experience is required.
- 5 years’ experience in life enrichment or a related position with 2 years in a leadership capacity is required.
- Must have a valid Connecticut Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Excellent leadership skills and a desire to develop other leaders.
- Demonstrated collaborative style and team orientation and ability to establish rapport with all internal and external customers.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MatrixCare or other electronic medical records is preferred.
- Previous experience working and coordinating volunteers preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversees, implements, and coordinates a resident-centered life enrichment program through literature, lectures, movies, cultural events, and other activities available in the community in Caleb Hitchcock Health Center, Dogwood Assisted Living Memory Care, and Social Assisted Living.
- Tracks and encourages resident participation in the Enrichment by offering activities and events at varied times across the continuum.
- Recruits, trains, and supervises LE staff, volunteers, and instructors.
- Attends Resident Care/Interdisciplinary Team meetings, Care Conferences, and other resident care related meetings as appropriate or needed.
- Complies with all regulatory requirements related to life enrichment documentation and standards in a CCRC.
- Works with individual residents to facilitate ideas and events and resident committees related to specific areas of programming.
- Coordinates cross-campus events with other departments, as well as develops and expands community outreach programs with local organizations.
- Interviews new residents and support them in acclimating to the community.
- Oversees and coordinates a variety of monthly trips for the residents as well as the promotion of programs through the monthly calendar and highlights, flyers, and bulletin boards.
- Completes life enrichment MDS assessment according to ARD schedule.
- Develops and oversees department budget.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) with match and profit sharing
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available the 1st of the month after hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 10% tuition discount on all degree and certificate programs at Charter Oak
- Free Access to our Aquatic & Fitness Center & to our beautiful walking trails throughout our campus
- Discount employee lunches
- Duncaster Spotlight Employee Recognition Program
- Referral bonuses
- Free parking
- Shoes for Crews - discounted safety shoes for all staff
- Yearly performance increases plus additional bonus opportunities
- Employee Appreciation Events held throughout the year by our own “Funcaster” Committee
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
