Life Engagement Director Job Description $30-$32.31 / Hr DOE

To direct a community program that provides residents with a stimulating and varied calendar of events and activities that address as wide a range of resident needs as possible, while being a role model and leader in the area of resident socialization to the entire Life Engagement Department, as well as the rest of the community team.

Life Engagement Director Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance (for full time) 
• Dental insurance (for full time) 
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
• Workplace perks such as meal and coffee
• Variable schedule options 

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in related field such as fine arts, social science, recreational therapy, or gerontology preferred.
• Professional certification as a catering/event planner such as CSEP, CIC, MPI, or CPCE preferred
• 2 years’ experience working in senior living environment, and/or social activity leadership.
• Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a related setting preferred.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• CNA, equivalent, or previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting preferred.
• Must meet all health-related requirements pertaining to state licensure.
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials
• Must maintain current Food Handlers credentials
• Must maintain annual Continuing Education credits
• 2 year of professional driving experience in the operation of a bus or van used for transporting clients preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Must have basic proficiency in computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to re-prioritize daily tasks, in order to accommodate fluctuating needs of the residents and the facility.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential functions) with or without accommodation.
• Subject to pre-employment screening including physical, drug and TB testing and criminal background check.

Essential Functions:

Management

• Provides direct supervision for community Life Engagement team members, including hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline.
• Serves as member of community management team and assists Executive Director with other management duties as needed.
• Ensures that department or project goals or milestones are met adhering to approved department or project budgets.
• Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
• Provides training to all team members on activity/social-related topics and assists in maintaining team members training records.

Marketing

• Assists with marketing duties as requested and provides back-up support for internal marketing such as tours, answering phone, etc. at the direction of the Executive Director.
• Responsible for creation and timely distribution of monthly community newsletter and calendar
• Serves as Public Relations Liaison between the community and churches, senior centers, and other similar community organizations.
• Assists in planning events which encourage the participation of families and prospective residents.