Resident Engagement Coordinator

Brookdale Senior Living Inc.•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The 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 with residents based on their shared interests and works with community leadership to plan and deliver special events, including holiday, family, educational, and marketing events. The role also plans meaningful engagement opportunities outside the community, which may include driving a community vehicle and transporting residents. This role 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 be required depending on community needs. The position involves routine decisions using guidelines and independent judgment, and problem-solving within guidelines or by referring issues to a supervisor.

Requirements

At least one 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 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 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 for full-time associates, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, and a legal plan.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time associates.
Brookdale may advance naturalization application fees up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with the company for at least one year.
Professional development and ongoing health and wellness programs.
Extensive corporate support, including a robust training program.