Life Enrichment Director

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate in activity programming or equivalent preferable, college education a plus.
• Good physical health.
• Experience in creating and coordinating activities for older adults.
• Able to train, supervise, lead, and motivate people.
• Able to delegate responsibility while maintaining oversight of daily activities and major projects.
• Able to manage and prioritize a complex workload.
• Possess exceptional communication and language skills, both oral and written, to perform job duties and communicate with residents, staff, family members, etc. as needed.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed/scheduled for activity programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive activities program to help meet the physical, social, intellectual, artistic, and spiritual needs of the residents.
• Activity programming should include large group activities, small group activities, and 11 groupings, as well as special events.
• Communicate, advise, and inform the Manager/Executive Director and other department supervisors of activity programs and upcoming events.
• Cultivate community resources and entertainers to schedule various activities including special events.
• Create monthly activity calendar that reflects the varied interests of the residents and provides them with the dates, times, and location of programs.
• Conduct and/or oversee activities as needed, encouraging resident involvement.
• Cook up and host special events, including holiday events. Decorate community according to those events.
• Arrange transportation for regular and/or special outings.
• Develop and maintain a solid volunteer base through building relationships in the community, with staff, and resident family members.
• Train employees to conduct activities and encourage resident participation, especially during evenings and weekends.