Activities Director

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living seeks an Activities Director for their Bloomfield Hills community to enhance resident engagement and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will plan and coordinate enrichment programs, oversee staff, and manage community resources while fostering a vibrant environment for residents. This role requires a strong background in recreation or sociology and a passion for community service.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Earned Sick Time

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of related experience or equivalent training required.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in relevant field or Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees resident services for health, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Plans and conducts life enrichment programs, coordinating special events.
• Advises residents on activities, supervises staff, and organizes volunteers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology or Recreational Therapy

Job description

Activities Director

AtCedarbrook Senior Living, we work hard every day to find out what “CelebratingLife Every Day!” means to our residents and their families, then we help themachieve these goals. We are seeking a dynamic Activities Director at our Bloomfield Hills community.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and oversees resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of heath, wellbeing, engagement and growth.
• Plans, schedules and conducts life enrichment programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Recruits and develops additional resources for services to the residents. Initiates correspondence including public relations communications with outside organizations, service groups and volunteers.
• Advises and motivates residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.
• Designs, implements and oversees the transportation program.
• Prepares and organizes a calendar of events.
• Develops the community newsletter.
• Leads wellness programming.
  
• Coordinates the community library.
• Purchases and maintains equipment and supplies in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
• Prepares preliminary draft of Activities Operating Budget.
• Organizes and supervises volunteer staff.
• Supervises Activities and Transportation staff.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Recreational Therapy, or an Activity Director Certification.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off, Earned Sick Time, Medical, Dental,Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Savings plan etc.