Life Engagement Director

Job Description: Life Engagement Director

Position Summary
This position will provide leadership and resources while actively serving the residents of the community through the six dimensions of life: social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, and dignified personal care. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the designee will maintain regular contact with residents through individual and group activities.

This is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

This is a full-time position that may require weekends, holidays, and/or evenings.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, and a high school graduate or GED.

• Current and valid state driver’s license with a clear driving record.

• Must be able to drive the company-provided vehicle.

Brief Description of Duties:

• Establish a functional recreation program with a therapeutic approach.

• The activity program must contain a balanced mixture of activities addressing the social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and intellectual needs of residents.

• The activity program must provide opportunities for residents to engage in one-on-one, small group, and large group activities throughout the course of the scheduled shift.

• Leading and carrying out the objectives of the program.

• Promote, plan, and carry out a full recreation program.

• The designee must review each resident's medical and social history, as well as update resident preferences, likes, and dislikes, in determining appropriate activities. Activities must be tailored to the residents' unique requirements and skills.

• Monitor and evaluate resident response to program inclusion and ensure resident safety.

• Will oversee the development of the community’s engagement team (this includes the engagement assistants and/or engagement coordinator).

• Resident engagement and activity participation will be documented daily, in a timely manner.

• Maintain supply inventory and organization of activity supplies.

• Coordinate with outside groups and organizations to provide programs for residents.

• Responsible for recruiting, training, supervising, and assisting volunteers, therapeutic recreation interns, or students.

• Responsible for incorporating intergenerational opportunities within the community.

Mission Statement and Core Values:  

Sodalis Senior Living is committed to “Making a difference in the lives of our residents, their loved ones and our colleagues every day.” Our core values describe who we are and define how we live.  

1. Service – “It’s not about me” a. Answer the needs of another.  

• Put the needs of another first. We must put others before ourselves.  
• We serve our residents, we serve our families, and we serve one another.  

 2. Integrity – “We do what is right, not what is easy” a. Never compromise your integrity  

• Hold everyone accountable and recognize each other’s contributions  
• Explicitly communicate goals and standards of behavior  
• Do the right thing even when no one is looking or will ever find out  

3. Dignity – “We honor & value the worth of people” a. Treat people the way you want to be treated  

• Attack the problem not the person  
• Respect and value diversity of experience, culture, and opinions  

4. Excellence – “We always give our best” a. Doing your best to serve our residents, their loved ones, and our colleagues.  

5. Teamwork – “We succeed together” a. We are a team because we respect, trust and care for one another.  

• Common purpose – we need to all row in the same direction  
• Create an environment that facilitates freedom to innovate & achieve extraordinary results  
• Challenge the status quo, take measured risks, and resist conventional thinking  
• Learn to win and lose as a team