Activity Director

Colonial Group; Lincoln, Northern (MA, KY); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

8 holidays & 3 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Paid Training & Uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Health Wellness Programs

401k with company match

Medical, Vision & Dental benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation and Health & Wellness PTO

Résumé du poste

Benchmark Senior Living in Lincoln is seeking a full-time Activities/Program Director for our Assisted Living community. The role leads the Programming Department, designing and implementing activities to meet residents’ physical, social, cognitive, and emotional needs in a caring environment.

You will report to the Associate Executive Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care and supervise a concierge team, building vendor relationships and coordinating events and communications for residents

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in aging and disability fields.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media is a plus.
• Experience managing a small team is preferred.
• Training in recreational activities is a plus.
• Training/knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias is a plus.
• Experience transporting community residents is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and implementation of an innovative daily activity plan for residents.
• Produce a quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendar.
• Lead and supervise one-on-ones, small group and large group activities.
• Initiate and maintain vendor relationships for programming.
• Lead hiring, payroll processing, and scheduling for a concierge team.
• Establish and maintain collaborative associate relationships.
• Support and direct independent activity pursuits for residents.
• Coordinate resident and family interactions via video chats or in-person visits.
• Supervise holidays and birthday celebrations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of residents’ backgrounds, abilities, and interests.

Connaissances

Bachelor's degree

MS Office

Verbal & written communication

Social media basics

Team leadership

Recreational activities knowledge

Alzheimer’s/dementias knowledge

Resident transportation experience

Formation

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark.

Activities/Program Director, Assisted Living

IS CREATIVITY YOUR PASSION? The Commons in Lincoln is looking for a full time Activities/Program Director for our Assisted Living community. The Activities/Program Director provides leadership in the Programming Department and organizes and implements activities designed to meet the individual needs ofour residents. The resident program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Activities/Program Director reports to the Associate Executive Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care and supervises the Concierge team.

Join The Commons in Lincoln, a breathtaking newer Benchmark Senior Living community proud to be named one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work for over a decade. We invite you to check out our campus, many employee perks, incentive bonuses, welcoming culture and more.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takes the lead in the development and implementation of an innovative daily activity plan for residents
• Produces a quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendar
• Leads and supervises the implementation of one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Initiates and maintains vendor relationships, including scheduling, execution and administration of quality programming
• Leads hiring, payroll processing, and scheduling for a small concierge team
• Establishes and maintains collaborative associate relationships
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups
• Facilitates Resident and Family interactions via video chats or in-person visits, as health & safety procedures allow
• Supervises coordination of Holiday and Birthday Celebrations
• Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability

EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues. Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MicroSoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of social media
• Prior experience managing a small team preferred
• Training and knowledge in recreational activities a plus
• Training and knowledge of Alzheimer’s and related dementias a plus
• Experience providing transportation for community residents a plus

Think senior living sounds boring? Think again. At Benchmark, we impact lives through human connection. We are thought leaders creating quality experiences and inspiring personal growth for all who engage with us. We just happen to imagine, build and manage beautiful, private-pay communities geared toward older adults. Are youCalled to Careabout your work, other people and making a difference? Do you believe that people and teams areBetter Togetherthan going it alone? Are you always striving toBe the Benchmarkby which all others are measured? Then our core values match. Connect with us!

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety ofbenefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.