Life Enrichment Director

American House Senior Living Communities•Charlevoix, MI

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Executive Director and Corporate Director of Wellness, the Life Enrichment Director enriches residents’ lives by regularly coordinating and facilitating community events. The role develops and supports programs based on the Whole Person Wellness Model, provides resident orientation and transportation, coordinates outings and volunteers, and helps maintain a welcoming and engaging community environment.

Requirements

Previous experience in a creative, event coordination, or activity planning role.
Excellent communication skills.
Compassion for older adults.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 21 years old to obtain a CDL.
Must obtain a CDL license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for residents.
Engage in visits with prospective residents.
Conduct welcome orientations for new residents.
Develop monthly programs based on the Whole Person Wellness Model, incorporating at least two of its six experiences: Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Vocational, Spiritual, and Physical.
Prepare the monthly lifestyle newsletter using current program or software.
Use an iPad to enrich residents’ lives.
Use software applications, programs, and tools used by American House for the Lifestyle Director position.
Manage department petty cash and/or credit card, record cash receipts and expenditures, and balance accounts monthly.
Communicate pertinent information and weekend activity schedules to the weekend manager.
Represent American House professionally at community events.
Design and complete the main activity board.
Update seasonal and holiday decorations throughout the building.
Schedule and provide transportation for group events and personal appointments.
Create and maintain outing sign-up sheets.
Establish, recruit for, and oversee the volunteer program.
Use the BILD sales system knowledgeably and successfully.
Notify the Executive Director of emergency situations.
Identify areas or items needing repair and report them to the Assistant Director.
Communicate required building-vehicle maintenance or repairs to the Executive Director and Maintenance Director.
Maintain a CDL license.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.