Life Enrichment Director

WESLEY WOODS SENIOR LIVING INC•Newnan, GA

6d•$60,923 - $72,987•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Director plans, implements, and oversees program services that support residents’ quality of life and personal well-being in a retirement community. Under the general supervision of the Administrator or designee, the director leads wellness activities, develops programs reflecting seven dimensions of wellness, and coordinates events and celebrations. The role supervises volunteers and staff who deliver programming across applicable levels of care, which may include Personal Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Care. The director serves on the community management and wellness teams, collaborates with residents and interdisciplinary colleagues, coordinates transportation services, and collects data to inform programming. The position maintains an office in the retirement community and also works indoors and outdoors to implement activities. Work may include event setup and breakdown, standing before groups, and day travel for off-site activities. Employment is full-time, on the day shift, at Wesley Woods of Newnan in Newnan, Georgia. The listed salary range is $60,923 to $72,987. Offers are conditional on passing a background check and drug test and participating in vaccine programs, including flu and TB testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, physical fitness, recreation therapy, art therapy, or a related field, or three years of related experience.
Competency in data collection and exceptional computer skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and publishing.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive situations.
Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
Current CPR and/or First Aid is required.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and push residents in wheelchairs.
Ability to drive a 15-passenger bus.
Enjoy working with older adults.
Ability to complete a background check and drug test and participate in vaccine programs, including flu and TB testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a senior community.

Responsibilities

Plan and develop activities and events offering participation across the seven components of wellness: social, educational, intellectual, spiritual, vocational, environmental, and emotional.
Serve on the community management and wellness teams to identify resident needs, submit recommendations, and participate in decisions about activities and events.
Attend resident association meetings, support resident committees, conduct resident surveys, and connect resident associations and committees with staff.
Coordinate wellness activities and communicate events through newsletters, calendars, bulletin boards, in-house television programming, and flyers.
Coordinate holidays, special celebrations, and resident birthday recognitions; organize room reservations and maintain activity supplies.
Serve as the main contact for vendors leading activities or events, including introducing them to the community and arranging payment.
Recruit, train, recognize, and coordinate volunteers and community volunteer organizations; develop individual volunteer opportunities and opportunities for residents to volunteer.
Support community public relations as needed, coordinate student interns when needed, liaise with Wesley Woods Foundation volunteers, and maintain volunteer contact information.
Provide office support as needed, including answering telephones, completing clerical duties, attending staff meetings, and maintaining and distributing resident directories and other lists.
Manage personnel activities, including interviewing, performance reviews, and disciplinary action; prepare and monitor weekly Paycom payroll.
Coordinate staff training, program planning, employee orientation, and in-service education; ensure staff complete Relias Education.
Coordinate transportation schedules for resident trips and activities, supervise vehicle operators, coordinate vehicle maintenance with the maintenance department, and drive when needed.
Comply with organizational conduct and job-related behavior standards, attend required training, follow hazardous materials procedures, complete annual employee health assessments, and maintain acceptable attendance.
Pursue training and development to stay current in matters relevant to the wellness program.
Work with the Personal Care Manager and other applicable care levels to provide activities tailored to residents’ abilities and desires.
Work with the corporate Wellness Director to collect data, metrics, and stories for corporate wellness initiatives.
Coordinate community wellness-team work with Service Coordinators, Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers, Chaplains, and others as appropriate; collect or oversee collection of resident data and use it to suggest and implement programming changes.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties.