Life Enrichment Director

Camellia Place • Woodstock, NY

4d

About The Position

Claiborne Senior Living is seeking a creative, purpose-driven Life Enrichment Director to design and lead meaningful programs that enhance residents’ daily lives. This leadership role develops experiences that support residents’ physical, emotional, social, and intellectual well-being, with an emphasis on connection, engagement, and creating meaningful moments.

The Director develops and executes a comprehensive life enrichment strategy aligned with residents’ interests and abilities; leads, mentors, and schedules life enrichment associates; and plans and facilitates activities, events, outings, and community partnerships. The role tracks participation, satisfaction, and engagement outcomes, manages department budgets and resources, ensures compliance with state regulations and company standards, partners with families, promotes person-centered engagement, and maintains accurate documentation and reporting. The Director collaborates with culinary, clinical, and operations teams and builds relationships with residents and families.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of leadership experience; senior living or healthcare experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to design and implement engaging programming.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of state regulations related to life enrichment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software systems.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Genuine passion for improving the lives of senior adults.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Gerontology, Recreational Therapy, or a related field preferred.
• Leadership experience in senior living or healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive life enrichment strategy aligned with residents’ interests and abilities.
• Lead, mentor, and schedule life enrichment associates.
• Plan and facilitate activities, events, outings, and community partnerships.
• Track participation, satisfaction, and engagement outcomes.
• Manage department budgets and resources responsibly.
• Ensure programs comply with state regulations and company standards.
• Partner with families to encourage involvement and connection.
• Promote a person-centered approach to engagement.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
• Collaborate with culinary, clinical, and operations teams.

Benefits

• Double-time pay on major holidays.
• Free employee meals.
• Up to $1,000 employee referral bonus, with no limit.
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, disability, and EAP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager