Resident Engagement Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. • McPherson, KS

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About The Position

The Resident Engagement Coordinator uses a person-centered approach to build relationships and connections among residents. The role develops monthly engagement calendars with residents, coordinates community events with the leadership team, and schedules meaningful opportunities outside the community, which may involve driving a community vehicle. The position 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 valid driver’s license is required; a commercial driver’s license may also be required based on community needs. The role involves routine decision-making using established guidelines and may include occasional weekend, evening, or night work and on-call availability as needed. Brookdale offers professional development and advancement opportunities, along with benefits that vary by employment status.

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 make routine decisions using detailed guidelines, independent judgment, and discretion, and to solve problems within guidelines or report them to a supervisor.

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 in partnership with residents and 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 the 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 accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and legal plan for eligible full-time associates.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible full-time associates.
• Naturalization application fee advances of up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with Brookdale for at least one year.
• Professional development and ongoing programs focused on health and wellness.
• Extensive corporate support, including a robust training program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED