In this role you will develop and oversee resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.
Responsibilities
- Plans, schedules and conducts lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
- Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
- Recruits and develops additional resources for services to the residents. Initiates correspondence including public relations communications with outside organizations, service groups and volunteers.
- Advises and motivates residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.
- Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.
- Develops and prints the community newsletter.
- Provides leadership of lifestyle program.
- Coordinates the community library.
- Purchases and maintains equipment and supplies in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
- Prepares preliminary draft of Celebrations Operating Budget.
- Organizes and supervises a volunteer staff.
- Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
- Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident quality assurance assessments, participation and satisfaction.
- Supervises staff of Recreation and Event Coordinators across the multiple levels of service in a retirement community.
- Participates in community in‑services.
- Demonstrates competence in Federal, State and Local regulations, requirements for skilled nursing, assisted living and/or independent living as applicable; ensures compliance.
- Develops, facilitates and analyzes resident surveys to determine ongoing activities are in place that meet the resident interests.
- Plans, coordinates and facilitates appropriate mixed group activities.
- Develops and facilitates daily displays of activities on bulletin boards and/or kiosks in lobbies, elevators, dining rooms and other resident and team member communication centers.
- Maintains a robust public relations program in support of the activities programming and community relations.
- Implements and facilitates a volunteer recognition program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education.
- OR Three to five years related experience.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with early access to earned wages.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid training and growth opportunities.
- Uniforms where applicable.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), volunteer time off and wellness‑related benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V
Note to Applicants
This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case‑by‑case basis.
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