Resident Engagement Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Fort Walton Beach, FL

About The Position

The Resident Engagement Coordinator uses a person-centered approach to build relationships and connections among residents, and develops engagement opportunities based on residents’ shared interests. The role partners with residents and community leadership to plan and deliver activities and special events, including events outside the community that may involve driving residents in a community vehicle. The position requires at least one year of direct experience with adults coordinating, planning, and executing programs, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and leadership experience are preferred. The role may involve occasional weekend, evening, or night work, on-call coverage as needed, and physical and environmental demands associated with resident care and transportation.

Requirements

At least 1 year of direct experience with adults coordinating, planning, and executing programs.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
May be required to obtain a commercial driver’s license based on the needs of the community.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to make routine decisions using detailed guidelines and independent judgment, and to solve problems using guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, health care, education, or another related field.
Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Use a person-centered approach, beginning with positive perceptions of aging, to build relationships and connections among residents.
Develop a monthly calendar in partnership with residents, based on their shared interests.
Collaborate with the community leadership team to plan, coordinate, and execute special events, including holiday, family, educational, and marketing events.
Plan and schedule meaningful resident engagement opportunities outside the community, which may include driving a community vehicle.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
401(k).
Associate assistance program.
Employee discounts.
Referral program.
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates outside California.
Optional benefits including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
For eligible full-time associates: paid time off and paid holidays.
For eligible full-time associates: company-provided life insurance and optional life and dependent life insurance.
For eligible full-time associates: adoption benefit.
For eligible full-time associates: short- and long-term disability.
For eligible full-time associates: flexible spending accounts and health savings account.
For eligible full-time associates: optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan.
For eligible full-time associates: tuition reimbursement.
Qualified associates employed for at least one year may receive an advance of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for naturalization application costs.
Professional development and ongoing programs focused on health and wellness.
Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company’s 401(k) program.