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Social Engagement Director

Arbors at Greenfield, Greenfield, Massachusetts, us, 01301

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Social Engagement Director

will plan, direct, coordinate and implement a social/recreational program for residents in the assisted living community. Activities include spiritual, educational, intellectual, cognitive, social, and health/wellness, and are community based.

Benefits

PTO

Health and Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Paid Holidays/Floating Holiday

Pet Health Insurance Programs

Employee Assistance Plans

Retirement Account Assistance

Employee Appreciation Programs

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, organize, schedule, instruct, lead, and implement an innovative 7 day a week recreational program, offering a multitude of opportunities for resident engagement throughout the day and evening.

Direct special events/activities

Engage, encourage, and motivate residents to attend and participate in activities offered

Establish and maintain relationships with residents, families, staff members, volunteers and others by providing guidance, direction and motivation in the form of training, mentoring and coaching to increase resident engagement

Ascertain and interpret resident interest in activities by observing resident participation and redesign/re-develop activities using creativity to increase the level of resident participation

Contribute to community growth by participating in sales and marketing activities

Recruit, research, develop and approve schedules, supervise program leaders/assistants, general contracted entertainers, volunteers, religious/spiritual professionals, and other vendors

Prepare and publish monthly newsletter and calendar of events

Recruit, approve, train, and manage volunteer program

Schedule events in the greater community utilizing the 15-passenger van to accompany residents out to include not but not limited to: shopping, movies, lunch, museums, and concerts

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of therapeutic recreation for elders and disabled populations

Must have 1 year experience (paid or volunteer) working with elders, in home care, assisted living or skilled nursing facility settings

Must have demonstrated experience by education and/or experience in developing recreational programs

Must meets Registry of Motor Vehicle requirements as an approved driver

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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