Life Enrichment Specialist

About the role

The Life Enrichment Specialist works in partnership with the Life Enrichment Supervisor to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement a diverse range of programs and activities that support resident engagement and well-being. This position helps to ensure residents have access to meaningful opportunities that reflect their individual interests, abilities, backgrounds, and preferences while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate activity programs that encourage social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, and recreational engagement.
• Assist with developing individualized activity care plans.
• Cookordination of programs and special events.
• Create monthly activity calendars.
• Support fundraising and volunteer initiatives.
• Ensure activities are inclusive of residents with varying interests, cultural backgrounds, cognitive abilities, and physical capabilities.
• Provide departmental leadership and support in the absence of the Life Enrichment Supervisor.

Requirements

• Associates degree in related field; or two years of related experience in the activities programming field with demonstrated leadership skills and/or training.
• An equivalent combination of education, work and experience will be considered.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must possess a valid, unencumbered current driver’s license in good standing, with acceptable driving record.
• Certified Activities Director preferred.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associates degree in related field; or two years of related experience in the activities programming field with demonstrated leadership skills and/or training.
• Experience: Two years of related experience in the activities programming field with demonstrated leadership skills and/or training.
• Education: Equivalent combination of education, work and experience will be considered.
• License: Valid, unencumbered current driver’s license in good standing, with acceptable driving record.
• Certification: CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Preferred Certification: Certified Activities Director.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and optional long-term disability.
• Enrollment in the New Hampshire Retirement System (pension plan) for employees working 35 hours or more per week.
• Paid time off (22.13 days accrued each year).
• 11-12 paid holidays.
• $150/year uniform stipend.
• Shift pick up bonuses.
• Short staff pay.
• 100% paid short term disability.
• 100% paid life insurance ($25,000) and AD&D insurance ($25,000).
• Optional long term disability.
• Optional deferred compensation 457B retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement ($4,000 annually following one year of benefits-eligible employment).
• Employee assistance program.
• Website on-site gym, staff dining/cafeteria, and quiet room with massage chair.