Life Enrichment Director

Great Lakes Mgmt Co•Golden Valley, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for all aspects of the Activity and Volunteer programs designed to meet the resident’s social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs. This includes planning, promotion, budgeting, and facilitating/leading activity events or programs. The role involves developing a monthly calendar of activities for various resident groups, ensuring a well-rounded menu of programs. The Director will also act as the editor of the monthly newsletter, work with vendors to enrich the activities calendar, supervise campus activities personnel, and coordinate volunteer programs. Additionally, the position involves managing the use of the Theater, working with Resident Council, coordinating transportation, and accompanying residents on field trips.

Requirements

BA in Gerontology, Human Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services, Activity Director Certified or 2+ years of experience working with senior programs.
Minimum of 2 years of activities experience in a retirement, assisted living, or long-term care facility.
Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
Must be willing to drive residents in the Activity Bus (no special license required).
Strong creativity skills in developing and planning activity programs.
Group leadership and one-on-one visits with residents of all functioning levels.
Strong organizational skills.
Background in financial planning and budgeting.
Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident’s best interest.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak, and understand English.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.

Responsibilities

Plan, promote, budget, and facilitate/lead activity events or programs.
Develop the organization's monthly calendar of activities for IL, AL, MC, and CS residents.
Ensure activities are supervised by staff or volunteers.
Lead activities as necessary to ensure their success and consistency.
Evaluate programming to meet current and future needs.
Act as 'editor in chief' of the monthly newsletter, ensuring contributions from staff and residents.
Work with vendors to enrich the activities calendar with musical, educational, spiritual, and entertaining features.
Supervise campus activities personnel by giving direction, mentoring, administering corrective action, and evaluating performance.
Support the training and mentoring of Resident Assistants in leading activities.
Manage the use of the Theater by planning and ordering movies, training staff in operation, and using it for other events.
Promote volunteer opportunities, including recruitment, training, supervision, and recognition.
Maintain files on volunteers.
Work with Resident Council and other committees to plan, implement, advertise, and evaluate resident-selected activities.
Coordinate transportation needs to outside events/programs.
Accompany residents on field trips as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.