Regional Director of Activities - Southern CA

Oakmont Management Group•Irvine, CA

41d•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Regional Director of Activities Ideal candidates will reside in Southern California Multi site experience is preferred The Director of Activities is responsible for general oversight of all aspects of the Activities department including Independent Living Assisted Living and Memory Care ensuring Oakmont standards are met and that programming and activities exceed resident and family expectations and maximize engagement The Director of Activities leads the Activities Specialists supporting the communities in all aspects of Activities operations and programs The Director of Activities works directly with the Vice President of Memory Care and Programming to create develop implement and execute programs that will bring increased value to the overall operation and performance of the Activities department Travel Must be willing to travel up to 75 of the time within the States of California Travel assignments may be for extended periods of time and may frequently change; flexibility and availability are required Salary range 80000 85000

Requirements

Prior experience must include at least 5 years working in an engagementactivity related role in an educational recreational residential care or similar setting
At least 3 years in a managementleadership role
Multi site experience and proven operational expertise required
Must be willing to travel up to 75 of the time within the States of California
Travel assignments may be for extended periods of time and may frequently change; flexibility and availability are required

Nice To Haves

Preferred Education; BAS degree in Leisure studies Therapeutic Recreation Sociology Education or related field
Preferred continued education andor certifications related to Activities; such as Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals courses 1 and 2 Activity Director Certified ADC Activity Professional Apprentice Certified APAC Activity Professional Certified APC Activity Consultant Certified ACC andor other equivalent credentials
Preferred continued education andor certifications related to Geriatric Fitness

Responsibilities

Develops and leads Activity program specific training for the organization including authoring applicable materials curriculum and resources to ensure achievement of learners competency
Ensures that all Regional and community leadership teams are sufficiently trained to facilitate trainings of their own at the community level
Maintains effective regular and professional communications with VP of Memory Care and Programming Regional Specialists Activities Directors Memory Care Activities DirectorsCoordinators Executive Directors and others as needed to support the Activities department
Conducts weekly and monthly scheduled calls with Activities leadership
Participates in the development of activity program standards systems policies and procedures
Presents clear and completed proposals to VP of Memory Care and Programming & other leaders articulating the resources time money and staff required to achieve desired outcomes
Identifies barriers to success and communicates those barriers early and often with recommended solutions
Participates in the development of activity programming that will provide a dynamic creative socially engaging atmosphere designed to meet the interests and desires of the resident population and demographics
Ensures that all activity programs focus on the eight Oakmont Core Elements Move Create Educate Experience Connect Think Contribute and Socialize required to meet the physical psychological social and spiritual needs of residents
Collaborates with the VP of Memory Care and Programming and Regional Specialists to implement new activity programs and ensures maximized utilization participation and compliance across the organization
Positions Oakmont as the industry leader in Activity programming by ensuring all programs are innovative unique branded inspired and well executed
Supervises Regional Specialists
Manages schedules delegates assignments and properly allocates based on need and priority of the organization
Assists in recruiting onboarding and training of new Activities leadership including Activity Directors and other Activities team members as identified
Participates as assigned in financial performance management
Maintains oversight of community spenddown and labor management
Assists VP of Memory Care and Programming in monitoring labor and expenses
Ensures that all Oakmont Activity programs policies and procedures are adhered to throughout the organization
Creates and enforces policies around standardization and expectations of Activity programs
Identifies areas of opportunity within communities and effectively mitigates subpar performance
Ensures standards are defined tracked and communicated in a consistent and effective manner using auditing tools TELs reports financial performance reports feedback and other resources
Assists in opening new communities including but not limited to team hiring training and onboarding setup marketing events and new program development