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Enrichment Leader

Belmont Village Senior Living · Oak Park, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time

Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday OR Sunday – Thursday, 9 am – 5:30 pm

About the Role

Come ready to teach—and be prepared to learn! As an Activity Enrichment Leader at Belmont Village Senior Living, you will use an established, research‑based curriculum to lead small‑group fitness, art, music, learning, and enrichment programs for cognitively impaired older adults. Your ability to engage different personalities, adapt instruction, facilitate discussion, and make learning enjoyable is key to success. Residents bring a lifetime of experience, and you may arrive prepared to teach a class, lead a discussion, or share a new skill and leave having learned something unexpected yourself. This role is ideal for teachers or educators seeking a rewarding senior‑living career, even if you have never worked with older adults before.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and teach small groups of cognitively impaired seniors using our award‑winning therapeutic Whole Brain Fitness programs.
  • Prepare materials and conduct relevant research to confidently lead engaging memory‑enrichment activities.
  • Assist with cognitive assessments, track and trend resident participation, and maintain compliance‑related documentation.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree with coursework in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 6 months leading group activities with a special‑needs population.
  • Ability to work the defined schedule, which may include weekends.
  • Clear verbal and written communication in English.
  • Professional, pleasant, adaptable, and team‑oriented attitude.
  • Consistent and reliable attendance essential for successful community operation.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Mental health benefits
  • Prescription benefits
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) savings with employer match
  • Short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance

About the Company

Founded in Houston in 1997, Belmont Village is an integrated developer, owner, and operator of high‑quality senior living communities, employing more than 5,000 people across 5,000 units. The company operates 35 locations in the United States and Mexico City, offering award‑winning independent, assisted living, and memory‑care programs. Belmont Village collaborates with UC San Diego, USC, UCLA, and Baptist Health South Florida to innovate programs for cognitive health and life enrichment. Recognized as a market leader in regions such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, and South Florida, the organization has been certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2018 and honored by U.S. News & World Report as Best in Senior Living.

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