Life Enrichment Director

Responsible for all aspects of the Activity and Volunteer programs designed to meet the resident's social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain strong positive relationships with residents, families, caregivers, potential residents, community contacts, current residents, and staff. Represent the organization in a manner that is consistent with its mission and values.
• Responsible for planning, promotion, budgeting and facilitating/leading activity events or programs.
• Develop the organizations monthly calendar of activities for IL, AL & MC residents. Ensure this calendar represent an active, well-rounded menu of programs for all aspects of the community.
• Ensure that activities are supervised by staff or volunteers
• Lead activities as necessary to ensure their success and consistency
• Evaluate programming to meet current and future needs.
• Work with vendors, such as entertainers, to enrich the activities calendar with an array of musical, educational, spiritual, and entertaining features each month.
• Supervise campus activities personnel by giving direction, mentoring, administering corrective action, and evaluating performance on a regular basis.
• In coordination with the Director of Nursing, support the training and mentoring of Resident Assistants assigned to Memory Care in the portion of their responsibilities that includes leading activities.
• Responsible for promotion of volunteer opportunities, including volunteer recruitment, training, supervision, and recognition programs. Maintain files on volunteers which include appropriate background checks, resumes, reference check information, and evaluations.
• Work with Resident Council and other committees to plan, implement, advertise, and evaluate resident selected activities and programs.
• Coordinate transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Accompany residents on field trips as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BA in Gerontology, Human Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services, Activity Director Certified or 2 + years of experience working with senior programs. (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of activities experience in retirement, assisted living or long-term care facility.
• Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
• Must currently possess or can obtain Class C Driver's License to drive the site bus.
• Strong creativity skills in developing and planning activity programs.
• Group leadership and one-on-one visits with residents of all functioning levels.
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to make responsible choices and decisions, and act in a resident's best interest.
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Able to read, write, spell, do basic math, speak, and understand English.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.

Hours: Mon-Friday 9am-5pm (other hours might be necessary if we are hosting a special event)

Location: Talamore St Cloud MN

Salary: $54,000-$56,000 per year