Resident Engagement Coordinator
About The Position
Brookdale’s Resident Engagement Coordinator uses a person-centered approach grounded in positive perceptions of aging to build relationships and connections among residents. The coordinator develops a monthly calendar in partnership with residents and based on their shared interests, collaborates with community leadership to plan and execute special events, and schedules meaningful engagement opportunities outside the community, which may involve driving a community vehicle. The role may also include duties assigned by a supervisor. This position requires at least one year of direct experience with adults coordinating, planning, and executing programs, as well as a high school diploma or GED. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and leadership experience are preferred. A valid driver’s license is required; a commercial driver’s license may also be required based on community needs. The position involves routine decision-making under detailed guidelines, with independent judgment and discretion, and solving problems using guidelines or by reporting them to a supervisor. Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, handling or feeling with the hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, talking and hearing, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The role requires interaction with coworkers, residents, or vendors; driving residents; and may involve occasional weekend, evening, or night work to ensure shift coverage, as well as on-call work as needed. Potential workplace exposures include communicable diseases and infections, latex, blood-borne pathogens, drugs, chemicals, infectious or biological hazards, and injury from falls, burns, odors, or equipment cuts.
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, depending on community needs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform the listed physical demands and drive residents.
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 that starts with positive perceptions of aging and 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 opportunities for resident engagement 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 voluntary benefits, including identity theft protection and pet insurance.
- Paid time off for eligible full-time associates.
- Paid holidays for eligible full-time associates.
- Company-provided 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 for eligible full-time associates.
- Health Savings Account for eligible full-time associates.
- Optional life and dependent life insurance for eligible full-time associates.
- Optional voluntary benefits for eligible full-time associates, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
- Qualified associates with at least one year of service may receive an advance of naturalization application fees, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.
- Robust training program and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Health and wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
