Life Enrichment Director

Otterbein SeniorLife • Marblehead, OH

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About The Position

The Life Enrichment Director is responsible for planning and implementing a variety of cultural, educational and leisure activities, outings and special events, assisting resident transports, and developing the monthly activity calendar. Focusing on resident engagement and eliminating loneliness; helplessness and boredom This is a full-time position. Must have a flexible schedule for evening and weekend activities.

Requirements

• Associates degree in gerontology or related field preferred
• A minimum of a 90-hour Activity Training Certificate; COTA; or Recreational Therapy degree preferred
• Must have a current Ohio Driver’s License.
• Must have a good driving record and be insurable
• A minimum of 2 year experience in activities/programs/event planning preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently.
• Must be computer literate with ability to learn new software programs.
• Excellent communication skills to work with persons of all levels of background and education as well as persons with cognitive and physical limitations.
• Must be able to engage older adults in programs that enhance their quality of life

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate activities that promote “life with purpose”
• Coordinate volunteer program
• Coordinate Drivers
• Be familiar with regulatory compliance
• Oversee pet program
• Plan, coordinate and implement off campus trips for assisted living, healthcare and independent living residents.
• Must be able to coordinate programming based on resident need and identified request.
• Programming focus on mind; body and spirit
• Leadership responsibilities including but not limited to departmental budgeting, board reporting, and quality assurance performance improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees