Event Planner - Senior Living at Senior Living Communities

Find your new career with a team of HEROES, who are extraordinary people doing ordinary things for seniors. We are dedicated to giving back and supporting our team members, local community, and others worldwide. Come join a team with (6) Industry Best of the Best Awards and help us put People First Always. Come see why Wildewood Downs is certified as a Great Place to Work! Now accepting applications for a full-time Event Planner! This position will supervise and implement social events, outings, programs, and activities designed to meet the interests and needs of a diverse resident population.

Interviews offered daily! We look forward to meeting you!

POSITION SUMMARY: Creates, markets, and leads a broad range of spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional events, outings and programs to foster a Weller Life® tailored to the needs and interests of a diverse resident population. Sets a leadership example for others to follow by empowering older adults in independent living, assisted living and memory care environments to live life to the fullest.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains HIPAA standards and regards all medical or healthcare information pertaining to residents and employees as confidential.
• Attracts, retains, coaches, motivates and leads an energetic and engaging team that delivers robust events, programs and activities to promote a Weller Life resident lifestyle; holds the team accountable for meeting objectives.
• Engages residents in Weller Life® opportunities through formal activities and informal interactions.
• Plans and facilitates spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and emotional programming for residents that is consistent with Senior Living Communities standards and focused on residents’ unique needs and interests.
• Continuously gauges residents’ interests, hobbies, preferences, curiosities and needs; creates and continuously updates a diverse and stimulating menu of programming activities and events accordingly.
• Seeks out and fosters partnerships with local organizations, non-profit groups, educational institutions, and others to identify opportunities for residents to share their talents through volunteerism and to bring outside talents into the community.
• Maintains a robust volunteer program that ensures a pool of external volunteers is available to engage with residents and support the creation and delivery of programs that draw on their expertise and unique talents.
• Creates and publishes a variety of professional written communications to promote programs, educate residents and families, and share examples of Weller Life in the community.
• Monitors resident participation in programs to evaluate their appeal and increase participation; adjusts calendar or events accordingly.
• Stays abreast of active aging and generational trends in order to continuously enhance Weller Life initiatives; shares relevant information with peers and community staff to increase awareness and support professional development.
• Partners with the Executive Director to create the annual budget for the department; oversees purchasing, third party services, scheduling and other expenses to effectively manage the budget.
• Oversees transportation of residents in Senior Living Communities vehicles and ensures that vehicles are safely and properly maintained; may drive residents as needed.
• Shares successful activity blueprints with peers and participates in best practices calls.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Team Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Partners with peers and home office staff to deliver engaging and informative orientation and in-service training programs.
• Effectively administers and participates in Senior Living Communities “Manager on Duty” program.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills – Individual must demonstrate current and ongoing competence in tasks assigned which indicates a specialized skill in this area above and beyond the average.
• Communication – Demonstrates an ability to effectively and regularly transfer information to necessary parties to improve the quality of her work and to provide her supervisor with actionable, accurate data.
• Initiative – Is self-motivated and personally competitive.  Wants to achieve for the good of the Company and her team. Seeks additional work when they have capacity.  Demonstrates an ability and desire to bring new ideas and solutions to their supervisor on an ongoing basis.
• Flexibility – The ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. The ability to navigate obstacles with ease and professionalism.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to ideas and tries new things
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; encourages others and asks for help when needed. Exhibits patience and compassion.
• Professionalism  –  Ensures  product  is  delivered  on  time  and  is  of  the  highest  quality.    Assumes responsibility for mistakes.   Presents themselves in a manner which enhances the brand image. Understands that no information is truly private and conducts online or social networking activities accordingly.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically with integrity; upholds the Company’s Guiding Principles:
  • People First, Always
  • We Exist to Serve our Members
  • We Have a Responsibility to be Ful

Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Expected Hours of Work: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• An individual in this position is often required to read, write, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and/or hear.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs.
• May be exposed to minimal to moderate noise
• May encounter difficult situations, including contact with cognitively impaired and/or mentally ill individuals and deceased residents.

TRAVEL: Local and out of state travel, including overnight stays, may be required from time to time for overnight programming, to attend conferences, training, meetings, and professional development programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Four-year College or university degree desired.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required (must be attained in first six months of employment).
• Certification in Activities desired.
• 2-3 years’ experience in the planning and delivery of creative and diverse events, activities and programs, preferably with older adults.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing and willingness to drive community vehicle(s) to transport residents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated ability to quickly connect with diverse individuals, and to engage and motivate others.
• Commitment to setting a personal example by maintaining a Weller Life and empowering residents.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in active aging, therapeutic recreation for older adults, and/or gerontology.
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency in MS Office Suite, audiovisual technology, and web applications; ability to quickly master new technology and applications.
• Ability to speak in front of large audiences.
• Excellent written communication skills including proper grammar and professional writing.

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