Limited Term Life Enrichment Specialist (West Madison)

About the Role

Oakwood Village has an exciting opportunity for qualified candidates to join our senior living community facility team as a limited-term Life Enrichment Specialist. Our Life Enrichment Specialist provides therapeutic programs to encourage residents to maintain independence, develop and pursue personal interests, and engage in social interactions. This position will work varied hours, including weekends, to meet resident and business needs.

Our Mission

We are Called to serve a thriving community where seniors live with dignity, connection, and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, and implements activities geared toward programming, with assistance from other staff as needed, including one-on-one, small, and large group activities.
• Facilitates therapeutic programs to maintain or increase individual functioning levels and/or interest pursuits.
• Guides interested individuals to and from program locations, as necessary.
• Demonstrates creativity in designing programs to promote a variety of techniques, styles, and individual preferences.
• Adapts programs to meet individual needs and/or interests.

Requirements

• Previous experience in working with the elderly and/or disabled persons is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of state and federal regulations as they pertain to the role.
• Recognizes and understands a person’s capacity for appropriate leisure/programs of varied nature and physical demand.
• Exercises independent judgment and makes sound decisions.
• Effectively plans, organizes, and prioritizes workload.
• Communicates effectively with residents.
• Works well within established policies and procedures.
• Works collaboratively in a partnership environment that fosters effective teamwork in meeting the mission of Oakwood Village.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in working with the elderly and/or disabled persons is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• COTA, recreation therapy, or related education field preferred.