Activities Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with the senior population.
• Complete any state-required training for Life Enrichment Directors within the time frame required by the state where the community is located.
• Strong organization, planning, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to people with a variety of personalities.
• Initiative, judgment, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changing workloads, assignments, hours, and days, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to frequently sit and stand, bend, stoop, reach, and lift and/or push 40 pounds.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.
• Appropriate driver's license to drive the activity van.

Nice To Haves

• Degree or experience in Human Services, Recreational Therapy, Music Therapy, or Art Therapy.
• Arts and crafts ability.
• Musical ability.
• Familiarity with Wellness Programming.

Responsibilities

• Follow state regulations and company policies and procedures related to activities.
• Complete and maintain each resident’s My Life Story in collaboration with the resident and/or family, and use it to plan activities around individual needs.
• Ensure morning, afternoon, and evening activities are available seven days a week, year-round, and provide or arrange coverage for activities, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Create a balanced activity program addressing residents’ social, emotional, recreational, spiritual, educational, and physical needs.
• Plan activities and events, prepare a monthly calendar, post it centrally by the first of each month, and provide a copy to each resident.
• Keep activity programming within budget; purchase supplies, track expenditures, and submit receipts for payment or reimbursement.
• Monitor inventory and oversee activity supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate and potentially lead monthly Resident Council meetings with the Executive Director and Community Resident Council, and maintain meeting minutes.
• Develop a transportation program with regular community outings; coordinate with the Wellness Director on van scheduling for medical appointments and escort residents on trips as needed.
• Assist the Sales Team with the community marketing plan and provide tours; may serve as weekend Manager on Duty.
• Attend stand-up meetings, family meetings, and other meetings requested by the Executive Director.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision, including resident and family volunteers where appropriate, and expand community volunteer sources.
• Coordinate with other department heads to support activities, including submitting special event requests to Food Service when needed.
• Care for community pets and maintain veterinary records required by state regulations.
• Supervise and direct Life Enrichment Assistants.
• Attend community in-services and teach as requested.
• Maintain certification, if certified, according to the certifying body's standards.
• Participate in New Hire Orientation by teaching the Life Enrichment segment.
• Support and participate in resident-centered activity programs, assigned projects or committees, associate meetings, in-service education, and associate functions.
• Assist with resident-related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Daily pay
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Referral bonuses
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program