Activities Director - Five Star Senior Living

The Opportunity

The Life Enrichment Program Director is responsible for ensuring a well-rounded, evidence-based activities and recreation program for the residents in the community.

What You’ll Do

• Plans, schedules, and implements an innovative, evidence-based activity program, seven days per week, with at least five programs per day, including one evening program.
• Collaborates with marketing, food service, administrative, and other departments to ensure quality resident programming.
• Organizes and/or conducts outings of interest to residents, driving them to and from events using the community vehicle. 
• Promotes participation and individual resident interaction by understanding residents’ interests and tailoring programs accordingly.
• Arranges religious observances and in-house services.
• Coordinates the development and distribution of the in-house newsletter with input from residents, employees, and guests.
• Assists in orienting new residents by introducing them to staff and other residents, providing tours, and inviting/escorting them to community programs and outings.
• Communicates with families of new residents weekly for the first two months, then monthly.
• Works with marketing/management to develop community outreach programs for resident involvement (e.g., schools, hospitals, nursing homes).
• Provides information for the bi-monthly marketing press releases.
• Conducts resident programming interviews to develop individualized programs and invites residents to those of interest.
• Facilitates monthly resident community meetings.
• Operates the department cost-effectively, adhering to budgeting guidelines and goals.
• Leads an active network of volunteers.
• Shows high-level skill in planning appropriate and innovative community programming.
• Responsibilities include leadership, customer service, safety, resident care and communication.

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services or recreation therapy preferred.
• Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
• Must possess a valid State Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as mandated by community and state regulations.  
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan, organize and communicate appropriate activities that promote participation and enthusiasm among the residents.