Life Enrichment Activities Director
About The Position
The Life Enrichment Director (LED) is responsible for coordinating, directing, planning, and conducting the life enrichment and resident activity programs. This role implements a creative life enrichment program based on the Celebrations philosophy of wellness, plans and implements the monthly life enrichment calendar and newsletter, and collaborates with other directors to develop special events. The LED also coordinates resident transportation, implements Linked Senior technology, develops person-centered programming, and maintains the life enrichment budget, equipment, and supplies. Additionally, this role participates in resident service plan reviews, trains staff on life enrichment and engagement strategies, recruits and supervises volunteers, and develops community resources. The position also involves company-wide responsibilities such as demonstrating core values, supporting a dignified atmosphere, protecting privacy, and maintaining a safe work environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
- Must be able to meet insurance qualifications to operate company vehicles including passenger vans and bus.
- Valid commercial Class B driver’s license (CDL) may be required by local, state and federal law and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience transporting residents preferred.
- One or more years of direct programming experience with older adults is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating, directing, planning, and conducting life enrichment and resident activity programs.
- Implementing a creative life enrichment program based on the Celebrations philosophy of wellness.
- Planning and implementing the monthly life enrichment calendar and newsletter.
- Collaborating with Community Relations Director, Wellness Coach, and Executive Director in development of calendar to include special events and themes.
- Coordinating transportation of residents and operating van or bus to transport residents to and from events, appointments, and programs.
- Implementing Linked Senior technology into the daily programming and encouraging resident independent usage.
- Utilizing Linked Senior Context to track resident attendance and engagement.
- Developing person-centered programming by assisting in the completion of Celebrations documents and programs.
- Partnering with Expressions Director to create and lead monthly programming for the Expressions neighborhood.
- Maintaining life enrichment budget, equipment, and supplies.
- Participating in the review of individual Residents' Service Plans and documenting life enrichment progress.
- Training staff on the importance of life enrichment, Linked Senior devices, and other areas that create engagement and quality of life for residents.
- Recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers.
- Participating in planning resident move-outs with other members of the management team.
- Developing community resources and contacts to enhance the quality of life for residents.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrating Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
- Supporting a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
- Protecting privacy and confidentiality of information.
- Maintaining a safe and secure working environment and practicing safe working habits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
