Job Description
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Type: Salary
POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Life Enrichment is responsible for the planning, coordinating and directing of a wide and varied scope of activities and programming which meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental needs of the residents. The programming is designed to meet the needs and to develop future programs to help meet the wellness needs of the residents (including but not limited to intellectual, occupational, social, environmental, spiritual, emotional, nutritional and physical.) The development of the programming must meet the requirements of the LCS Lifestyles and Health Services. The Director must support and illustrate the LCS Cares Program and Hospitality Promises.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise the Life Enrichment Department to include interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, and counseling within established policies and procedures.
- Plan and coordinate volunteer and/or pay-per-service entertainment for special events, seasonal events, and educational speakers related to wellness topics that meet the needs and interests of the residents.
- Responsible for activity-related program training for all staff.
- Promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate all resident activities, including special events on a monthly basis.
- Plan, coordinate and direct a balanced program of activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of lifestyle activity.
- Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents.
- When needed, lead daily resident activities per the Company’s standards.
- Tracking of activity participation for all residents.
- Communication of information to the Health Services department regarding activity participation and activity ability changes in status that may require resident Care Plan updates.
- Participate in resident Plan of Care and evaluation team meetings.
- Create annual plan, goals, budgets, pricing and performance standards; maintain appropriate records pertaining to the department budget; monitors and controls cost expenditures, providing justifications/explanations for variances as appropriate. Submit all appropriate billings for services provided by the department.
- Prepare and distribute the monthly calendars according to the Company’s standards.
- Gather and present information, articles, and photos for the newsletter and social media.
- Incorporate recreational activities from the outside community and develop close working relationships with those community organizations.
- Maintain adequate supply of adult activity materials.
- Oversees the coordination of transportation of residents to regular and special recreational outings.
- Report all program policy and/or procedure discrepancies to the Executive Director.
- Rotate with other managers as “Manager on Duty.”
- In combination with other personnel, keep electronic resident database(s) up to date.
- Hold activities staff members accountable and administer disciplinary action when necessary.
- Complete annual performance evaluations on the activities staff members.
- Attend all mandatory in-services and trainings.
- Attend daily Morning Meetings with the other department managers.
- Perform any additional duties related to the position as assigned by the Executive Director.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in recreational activities/life enrichment or the equivalent of working experience in the field
- Three years’ working experience in activities/life enrichment with seniors
- Two years’ experience working with memory care residents, if applicable to community
- Two-year supervisory experience preferred
- Must have Activity Director Certification
QUALIFICATIONS:
- The ability to speak, read and comprehend the English language
- Must be artistically creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others
- Must possess patience and sensitivity to others’ needs; ability to work with community groups; willingness to work beyond normal working hours
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Reader
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products
- Familiarity with required electronics, including but not limited to iPads, tablets, smart TV’s and digital cameras
- Familiarity with social media preferred
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Good inter-department communication and teamwork skills
- Capable of administering employee incentive, retention and training programs
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: Life Enrichment staff
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical activities of the position:
- Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
- Pushes and pulls up to 50 lbs. with assistance occasionally
- Climbs, reaches, bends and twists occasionally
- Reaches, bends and twists occasionally
- Sits, stands and walks frequently
Physical requirements of the job:
- Light work – exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability (if necessary)
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wilmington, DE 19803: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
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