Social Engagement Director

Arbors at Greenfield•Greenfield, MA

About The Position

The Social Engagement Director will plan, direct, coordinate and implement a social/recreational program for residents in the assisted living community. Activities include spiritual, educational, intellectual, cognitive, social, and health/wellness, and are community based. Benefits PTO Health and Dental Insurance Life insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSA Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday Pet Health Insurance Programs Employee Assistance Plans Retirement Account Assistance Employee Appreciation Programs

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of therapeutic recreation for elders and disabled populations
Must have 1 year experience (paid or volunteer) working with elders, in home care, assisted living or skilled nursing facility settings
Must have demonstrated experience by education and/or experience in developing recreational programs
Must meets Registry of Motor Vehicle requirements as an approved driver

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, organize, schedule, instruct, lead, and implement an innovative 7 day a week recreational program, offering a multitude of opportunities for resident engagement throughout the day and evening.
Direct special events/activities
Engage, encourage, and motivate residents to attend and participate in activities offered
Establish and maintain relationships with residents, families, staff members, volunteers and others by providing guidance, direction and motivation in the form of training, mentoring and coaching to increase resident engagement
Ascertain and interpret resident interest in activities by observing resident participation and redesign/re-develop activities using creativity to increase the level of resident participation
Contribute to community growth by participating in sales and marketing activities
Recruit, research, develop and approve schedules, supervise program leaders/assistants, general contracted entertainers, volunteers, religious/spiritual professionals, and other vendors
Prepare and publish monthly newsletter and calendar of events
Recruit, approve, train, and manage volunteer program
Schedule events in the greater community utilizing the 15-passenger van to accompany residents out to include not but not limited to: shopping, movies, lunch, museums, and concerts