Life Enrichment Director

Monarch Communities • Melville, NY

8d • $69,000 - $73,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Brandywine at Huntington Terrace, an exclusive senior living destination, the Life Enrichment Director plays a key role in enriching residents' lives, enabling them to live actively and vibrantly. The company's core belief is that the built environment can transform lives by creating spaces that inspire healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling lives. This philosophy is the driving force behind Monarch's architecture, prioritizing the health and wellness of residents and staff through environments designed for nourishment of spirit, body, and mind.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-3 years supervisory experience and/or training in developing and leading social engagement programs for senior living.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Exhibits strong time management and organizational skills.
• Professional, independent, and self-directed.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) with the ability to learn new applications.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or higher education preferred.
• ADC (Certified Activity Director) or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) preferred.
• Previous experience with dementia population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Life Enrichment Team in the fulfillment of project assignments within budget, with quality and on schedule.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs a diverse schedule of social engagement programs to enhance the emotional, social, physical, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of residents, considering their assessed needs, interests, and capabilities.
• Ensures the Lifestyle Profile is completed for each resident with family involvement to assist team members with program development based on resident interests.
• Responsible for scheduling and coordinating a variety of programs for the entire community and specific areas (memory care, assisted living, independent living), including educational programs, entertainment, special events, games, group programs, spiritual services, and volunteer services.
• Designs a monthly calendar of events and ensures residents, team members, and family members receive a hard copy or digital copy based on their preference.
• As part of the Management Team, develops and maintains good rapport with all departments to ensure a team effort in developing a comprehensive plan of care. Coordinates programs with other departments and participates in Resident Council meetings.
• Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere that allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Seeks partnerships with local organizations to engage in programming at the community and in the surrounding local community.
• Assists with the development and provision of training and orientation programs for volunteers.
• Plans outings and programs using the community vehicle.
• Prepares and plans the department's budget for food, equipment, supplies, and labor, and submits it to the Executive Director for review, recommendations, and approval; forecasts the needs of the department, participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
• Meets with the Life Enrichment Team on a regular basis to develop, conduct, and evaluate programs.
• Supervises team members with direct responsibilities for interviewing, selection, training, motivating, performance appraisals, goal setting, and developing procedures to ensure achievement of those goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
• Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• FSA (Commuter/Parking)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED