Life Enrichment Director

Cedarhurst of Blue Springs • Blue Springs, MO

2h

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Director reports directly to the Executive Director and leads, develops, and oversees the community’s life enrichment program. The director designs and manages a comprehensive calendar of events, activities, and experiences that promote residents’ physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual engagement and well-being. The position guides and supervises Life Enrichment Coordinators, volunteers, and program partners, ensuring initiatives reflect residents’ interests, abilities, and life stories and contribute to a vibrant, purposeful community culture.

The role includes organizing and leading daily activities, including some evenings and weekends; coordinating community events; communicating with residents’ families; maintaining participation and satisfaction information; and managing the department schedule. The director may drive the community bus for outings and appointments and must follow infection prevention and control protocols. The position involves moving throughout the community, communicating and interpreting written information, and meeting the physical demands described in the posting.

Requirements

• Must possess Activity Director Certification or complete the company-provided course.
• License to drive the community bus, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and applicable HR-related systems.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or technical training.
• Coursework or background in sociology or recreational therapy.
• At least one year of related experience.
• CPR or BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare, schedule, and lead activities that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for residents.
• Post and distribute the calendar of events throughout the community and to family members.
• Oversee and review calendars completed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• Direct daily activity programming inside and outside the building in accordance with the activities policy, including weekends and evenings.
• Attend community functions and coordinate events from setup through operation and breakdown.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and Life Enrichment Coordinators.
• Plan programs for holidays and special events and coordinate holiday decorations and displays.
• Attend virtual monthly training calls held by Home Office Support.
• Meet with or participate in meetings with new residents to introduce the programs.
• Take activity attendance and communicate with families through Cedarhurst’s electronic platform.
• Maintain or assist with maintaining a database and preparing reports on Life Stories, participation, and satisfaction.
• Drive the community bus for outings and appointments as needed.
• Ensure community staff effectively communicate with residents’ families about residents’ physical, personal, and emotional well-being and care.
• Work collaboratively, take direction from management, take initiative, and engage in conflict intervention and resolution as needed.
• Create and manage the department schedule through the Attendance on Demand platform to ensure adequate coverage within the labor budget and meet AOD expectations and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match after one year of service for eligible employees.
• GROW Points rewards system.
• Exclusive Skechers shoe discounts.
• Early paycheck access.
• Comprehensive training and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed