Activity Director

Benchmark Senior Living; Yarmouth (ME); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Floating holidays

Paid time off

401k with match

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Yarmouth, ME is seeking a Programming/Activity Director to coordinate, implement, and evaluate our assisted living program. You’ll oversee the activity staff and van driver while shaping an engaging seven-day activity calendar and family-centered programming across the community.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, leadership and management experience, and familiarity with aging issues; experience with seniors and proficiency in Microsoft

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues.
• Management and Leadership Experience.
• Previous experience working with seniors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implements events and programs to enhance the assisted living experience and improve the resident quality of life.
• Evaluates programs to ensure the quality and fit for all residents.
• Develops a seven day a week activity program engaging all residents.
• Coordinate monthly family-centered programming to promote participation.
• Lead one-on-one, small group and large group programming per schedule.
• Support independent program pursuits and transportation coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Seniors experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bay Square at Yarmouth is looking for a Programming/Activity Director to join their team!

Bay Square at Yarmouth is looking for a Programming/Activity Director to join their team!

Sunday-Thursday schedule

Salary: $66,000

The Program Director is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating our assisted living program to enhance our resident’s experience, while developing, maintaining and cultivating relationships with community organizations, current residents, and families. The Program Director oversees the activity staff and Van Driver to coordinate and implement resident interests and programs to create a varied yet innovative activity program within the community.

Responsibilities

• Implements events and programs to enhance the assisted living experience and improve the resident quality of life
• Evaluates programs to make sure the quality of programs fits the needs of all residents
• Develops an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging for all residents
• Monthly family-centered programming held on a consistent basis to promote participation and ease in scheduling.
• Responsible for leading and implementing one‑on‑one, small group and large group programming according to the programming schedule
• Supports, encourages, and directs independent program pursuits, both individually and in small groups
• Supports the resident’s abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity
• Produces an online and printable quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendar on a timely basis, through Benchmarks Internal Social Media Website
• Can manage and support programming associates, including transportation and our community Van Driver

Requirements

• Must have a bachelor’s degree 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
• Management and Leadership Experience
• Previous experience working with seniors is preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Office Preferred

Benefits

As a community leader at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off
• Discounted Meal Program
• Associate Referral Bonus Program, up to $1,500
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits; no enrollment waiting period
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company-provided Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

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.