Connections Lifestyle Director (Program Director) - Tribute at The Glen

People taking care of people, that's who we are and what we do at Cogir Senior Living!

What you can expect...

Cogir Senior Living is hiring an experienced, creative, and compassionate Connections Lifestyle Director (Program Director) in our premier senior living community Tribute at The Glen.

This position will create and implement daily life-enrichment activities and engagement strategies while creating a supportive living environment for the residents participating in the Cogir Connections program, a transitional program for Assisted Living with early-stage dementia. We welcome candidates with a background in social work, art and music therapists, or recreation therapists, to apply and develop their careers with us!

If you are passionate about your work and driven to create a life full of purpose for our residents, apply today and become part of the Cogir Family!

What Cogir has to offer you?

• Competitive wages, training, and opportunities to learn new skills and grow.
• An inclusive, positive work environment where everyone has a voice.
• Monday to Friday schedule.
• Optional same-day pay.
• Heath, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• 401K Plan with company match.
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holiday Pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Free meals at work, and more!

What will you do as a Connections Lifestyle Director?

• Manages all aspects of the Connections Lifestyle Program.
• Produce and coordinate the monthly newsletter.
• Write articles for the newsletter with timely completion and delivery to the residents and responsible party/family members as applicable.
• Responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly calendar of events and communicating daily with residents to keep them directed.
• Ongoing weekly communication with resident family members.
• One-on-one and group communication with each resident daily to support individual needs.
• Organize resident and community volunteers.
• Take residents on outings during the week, and occasionally in the evenings, and/or weekends.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Cogir Senior Living.

If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in designing and leading life-enrichment activities for seniors in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and Memory Care (MC) settings, is strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare management is preferred.
• An associate degree or higher in gerontology, COTA, CRTS, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with residents living with cognitive impairment (MCI / Early-stage dementia) is preferred.
• Previous event planning experience is strongly preferred.
• Creativity and passion for helping others along with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and Canva.
• Strong in initiative and good judgment; employing professional ethics; with a pleasant manner and the ability to motivate.
• Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings.
• Occasional evening and weekend availability.

About COGIR Management USA:

COGIR Management USA, headquartered in Scottsdale manages nearly 90 senior living communities across 11 states and we continue growing. We are proud to be a leader in the senior housing industry, providing an exceptional quality of care, amenities, and team culture, where our residents and team members thrive.

Our common goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents, today and in the future. Our team identity is based on three pillars: Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. We offer a unique lifestyle approach to our living situation and are a company committed to continuing to improve.

Apply today and become part of the Cogir Family!