Life Engagement Coordinator

Sunset Park Place•Dubuque, IA

About The Position

The Life Engagement Coordinator (LEC) delivers meaningful programming for residents by incorporating the Six Dimensions of Wellness: social, physical, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and emotional. The coordinator oversees activities across all levels of care, manages and supports engagement staff, and encourages resident participation through individualized and group opportunities. The role includes supervising Assistant Life Engagement Coordinators and Memory Care staff and requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. The LEC plans and implements activities suited to residents’ preferences, completes Life Story/Six Dimensions of Wellness assessments for new residents, and coordinates outings and community events. The position also maintains activity spaces and supplies, manages volunteer involvement, prepares a monthly calendar and newsletter, and may manage a resident store and create life stations for Memory Care residents. The coordinator maintains required records, follows state regulations related to volunteers and activities, participates in staff training and meetings, and manages the Resident Engagement department budget. Jaybird Senior Living describes its work as providing seniors with care in an environment that supports their independence, confidence, and purpose. The company says it has operated since 2004 and aims to foster a culture where staff can innovate and grow while residents thrive.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of experience working with elderly populations.
Obtain and maintain a chauffeur license within 30 days of hire.
Clean driving record.
Ability to provide proof of auto insurance.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
Organized, flexible, patient, and professional, with a commitment to the elderly.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and implement resident activities that reflect individual preferences and align with the Six Dimensions of Wellness.
Complete Life Story/Six Dimensions of Wellness assessments for new residents.
Oversee, support, train, and mentor Resident Engagement staff, including Assistant Life Engagement Coordinators and Memory Care staff.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise resident outings and community events.
Maintain activity areas, supplies, and equipment.
Manage volunteer involvement.
Prepare and distribute the monthly Resident Engagement calendar and newsletter.
Manage the resident store, if applicable, and create and maintain life stations for Memory Care residents.
Maintain records and comply with state regulations regarding volunteers and activities.
Participate in staff training, in-services, and mandatory meetings, and respond to flexible scheduling needs.
Maintain the Resident Engagement department budget and ensure proper allocation of resources.