Life Enrichment Director

About the Role

The primary purpose of your job is to enhance resident wellness and quality of life through planning, organizing, developing, implementing and directing the overall life enrichment program and operation of the Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and established policies and procedures. You will ensure that an on-going life enrichment program is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the spiritual, emotional, social, physical, educational/intellectual, occupational, cultural, recreational, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Performs other duties as directed by the Administrator. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the community's administration and Life Enrichment Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, implement, and direct the overall life enrichment program.
• Design an on-going life enrichment program to meet the interests and well-being of residents, covering spiritual, emotional, social, physical, educational/intellectual, occupational, cultural, recreational, and psychosocial aspects.
• Ensure compliance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
• Follow established health, sanitary, and infection control policies.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Administrator.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified therapeutic recreational therapist (CTRS) through NCTRC; or an Activity Director Certified (ADC) through NCCAP; or a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who is certified through the state in which the community is located.
• Bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation or related field is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, with at least one (1) year of full-time experience in a patient activities program in a health care setting as a director.
• CTRS and long-term care (LTC) experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate in English and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Daily pay option available.
• Benefit eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• 401K through Fidelity.
• Employer-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities, including loan and forgiveness programs.
• Various discount programs, including discounted childcare through KinderCare.
• Wellness programs through WebMD.
• Employee recognition programs.

Pay

Full-Time Opportunity Available. Program details and wages can vary amongst buildings.

Schedule

Shifts Needed: Days.