Connections Lifestyle Director

Cogirusa; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogirusa is seeking a Connections Lifestyle Director to enhance the lives of residents in a supportive environment. This role involves managing life-enrichment activities, coordinating communication with families, and leading community volunteers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping seniors and experience in senior living settings.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave

401K with company match

Free meals at work

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in life-enrichment activities for seniors preferred.
• 1 year leadership experience in senior living or healthcare management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Connections Lifestyle Program.
• Produce and coordinate the monthly newsletter for residents.
• Organize group outings and maintain the events calendar.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Gerontology

Tools

Excel

Word

Canva

Job description

Description

THE COMPANY

Cogir Senior Living, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, proudly oversees a network of senior living communities spanning 11 states nationwide. As a trusted leader in senior housing, we are dedicated to growth while maintaining our commitment to exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, growth-focused environment for our team members.

At Cogir, our culture is rooted in the core values of human focus, creativity, and excellence, which inspire us to continuously improve and achieve excellence in all we do. Join us in our mission to enrich the lives of our residents while building a meaningful and fulfilling career!

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages, training, and growth opportunities.
• Early access to paycheck (pay on demand).
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave. 401K with company match.
• Free meals at work.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous Employee Referral Program and more.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Connections Lifestyle Director (Program Director) will create and implement daily life-enrichment activities and engagement strategies while creating a supportive living environment for the residents participating in the Cogir Connections program, a transitional program for assisted living with early-stage dementia.

If you are passionate about your work and driven to create a life full of purpose for our residents, apply today and join the Cogir Family!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all aspects of the Connections Lifestyle Program.
• Produce and coordinate the monthly newsletter, delivering it to the residents and responsible party/family members, as applicable.
• Create, update, and maintain the daily, weekly, and monthly calendar of events and communicate daily with residents to keep them informed.
• Ongoing weekly communication with resident family members, providing updates on the residents' well-being.
• One-on-one and group communication with each resident daily to support individual needs.
• Organize all community volunteers.
• Organize and facilitate group outings during the week and occasionally in the evenings and/or weekends.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Cogir Senior Living.

Requirements

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• A high school diploma is required.
• An associate degree or higher in gerontology, social work, therapeutic recreation, music/art therapy, COTA, CRTS, or a related field is preferred.

Experience, Competencies, and Skills:

• At least three (3) years of experience in designing and leading life-enrichment activities for seniors in Independent Living (IL), Assisted Living (AL), and Memory Care (MC) settings is strongly preferred.
• At least one (1) year of leadership experience in senior living, hospitality, or healthcare management is preferred.
• Experience with residents living with cognitive impairment (MCI / Early-stage dementia) is preferred.
• Creativity and passion for helping others, along with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of various computer systems, particularly Excel, Word, and Canva.
• Strong in initiative and sound judgment; employing professional ethics; pleasant manner, and the ability to motivate.
• Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings.

Special requirements:

• Occasional evening and weekend availability.