Engage Life Director

About the role

Atria Senior Living is seeking individuals who are passionate about creating vibrant communities where residents can thrive. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Annual anniversary rewards based on classification
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location

Responsibilities

As a valued team member at Atria, you will:

• Develop and implement programs of interest and meaning to our residents
• Manage and supervise the Engage Life Program Instructors (ELPI), volunteers, and drivers (where applicable)
• Manage the Atria Resident Discovery tool (ARD), including completing Learn.Do.Try. (LDT) surveys, monthly event calendar, and all move-in actions related to Engage Life for all residents
• Research, evaluate, approve, develop, and modify community events and programs according to resident interests and “8 Dimensions of Engagement”
• Prepare and publish an engaging and creative monthly program calendar incorporating the community’s events and programs by the 1st of every month
• Manage all aspects of the Engage Life program
• Engage and motivate residents to participate in programs
• Contribute to community growth by participating in sales activities
• Engage in community public relations, including collaboration with corporate public relations and preparation of local positive publicity stories
• Manage departmental needs and goals within department budgets
• Recruit, research, and approve schedules and supervise programs leaders, general contractor entertainers, volunteers, religious professionals, and vendors
• Responsible for managing and supervising all Active Aging and Transportation personnel, including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review (including input on pay adjustments), hiring, and corrective action consistent with company policy
• Serve as the community’s “manager-on-duty” on a regular basis
• Determine and manage community resident transportation operations, including scheduling of outside events and similar operational decisions
• May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community)
• Recruit, approve, train, and manage volunteers where applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university
• One to two years related experience and/or training
• Ability to clearly present information through the spoken word
• Able to clearly communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions
• Ensures a positive attitude and team orientation is exhibited in verbal and non-verbal communication
• Solid performance management skills, including the ability to communicate performance expectations, document performance conversations, coach, and document performance issues and complete performance management expectations as guided by the company
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions designed to achieve company expectations and goals for the community
• Able to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to effectively utilize technology including use of computers, iPad/Tablet use, Word programming, internet access, email, and social media
• Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle)
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Atria motor vehicle policy standards

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to satisfactorily meet and comply with Atria’s motor vehicle policy standards

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with community engagement and resident programs
• Knowledge of resident care and wellness programs
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO
• Annual anniversary rewards based on classification
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for U.S.-based communities

Pay

Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the interview process.