Resident Engagement Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•Palestine, TX

About The Position

Brookdale’s Resident Engagement Coordinator uses a person-centered approach to build relationships and connections among residents. The coordinator develops monthly activity calendars with residents, plans and carries out special community events in collaboration with the leadership team, and arranges meaningful opportunities for residents to engage outside the community. This may include driving a community vehicle and transporting residents. The role offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development. It requires at least one year of direct experience working with adults and coordinating, planning, and executing programs, as well as a high school diploma or GED. A related bachelor’s degree and leadership experience are preferred. A valid driver’s license is required; a commercial driver’s license may also be required depending on community needs. The role involves routine decision-making using guidelines and independent judgment, and may include occasional weekend, evening, or night work and on-call duties as needed.

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 community needs.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands and fingers, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to interact with co-workers, residents, or vendors and to drive residents.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, health care, education, or a 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 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 (eligibility varies by employment status).
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 full-time associates.
Paid holidays for full-time associates.
Company-provided life insurance for full-time associates.
Adoption benefit for full-time associates.
Short- and long-term disability for full-time associates.
Flexible Spending Accounts for full-time associates.
Health Savings Account for full-time associates.
Optional life and dependent life insurance for full-time associates.
Optional voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan, for full-time associates.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates.
Qualified associates employed for at least one year may receive an advance of naturalization application fees, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding.
Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.