Life Enrichment Specialist - IN Region

Cedarhurst Senior Living•City of Albany, NY

About The Position

The Life Enrichment Specialist (LES) reports directly to the Director of Education & Engagement and provides leadership, training, and operational oversight for life enrichment and memory care programming across multiple Cedarhurst communities. The role travels as needed to support communities, strengthen Life Enrichment teams, promote consistent, high-quality programming, and support resident well-being and family engagement. It oversees electronic life enrichment platforms, family engagement programs, and Cedarhurst’s memory care model, and supports new community openings and acquisitions. The position includes frequent travel across assigned communities, overnight stays, and an auto and phone allowance. The LES mentors Life Enrichment leaders, supports community leaders and teams, and promotes positive resident and family experiences through meaningful, person-centered engagement. The role conducts on-site visits, supports compliance with applicable regulations, provides guidance on resident rights concerns and grievances, and may fill in as a full-time Life Enrichment Director or Coordinator when needed. The position may be based in the Home Office or remotely and involves regular community travel, with occasional weekend travel and evening hours.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in a senior care community, with demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, preferred.
Self-motivated and accountable, with a proactive approach to completing tasks and achieving results.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Able to travel, including overnight stays Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend travel and evening hours in the community.
May need to walk or stand for extended periods.
May need to lift or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Required to stay current on training and ongoing education and pursue continuous learning.
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments, and use of designated PPE as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Gerontology, Nursing, Health Administration, or a related field preferred.
State-required license or certification as a Life Enrichment/Activity Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Community Leadership and Life Enrichment teams in optimizing each resident’s well-being.
Develop and implement approaches that enhance resident engagement.
Support existing Cedarhurst communities and assist with acquisitions and new community openings.
Oversee implementation and monitoring of electronic life enrichment platforms, family engagement programs, memory care programming, and other life enrichment initiatives.
Collaborate with regional support leaders to enhance residents’ lives through engagement and programming.
Coordinate education, training, and mentoring for Life Enrichment team members.
Implement and monitor adoption of the Company’s memory care model.
Oversee the development and maintenance of life enrichment, activities, and memory care programming in compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Provide ongoing learning and skill development related to life enrichment and memory care best practices.
Fill in as a full-time Life Enrichment Director or Coordinator in communities as needed.
Conduct on-site visits to ensure Life Enrichment and Memory Care standards are met.
Provide guidance on resident rights concerns and grievances involving residents, families, and employees.
Develop resources and stay current with emerging best practices in life enrichment and memory care.
Assist additional regions’ life enrichment programs as needed.
Assist with hiring and onboarding new Life Enrichment Directors and Coordinators.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with company match after one year of service for eligible employees.
Comprehensive training and opportunities for personal and professional growth, with promotion from within.
Access to the St. Louis Home Office gym, personal training, group classes, and stretching sessions for visiting or office-based team members.
Catered lunches and regular team events at the Home Office.
Auto and phone allowance for a mobile, travel-based role.
Opportunities to build relationships with residents, families, and team members across multiple communities.

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