EnrichedLIFE Director

Senior Living Residences; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI Initiatives

Generous referral bonus

Retail discounts

Health savings accounts

Tuition rewards

Free meals during shifts

Professional development

Job summary

Senior Living Residences' Concord Park in Concord, MA is seeking an EnrichedLIFE Director to design and oversee meaningful programming for residents, focusing on whole-person wellbeing. You will lead a dynamic team, coordinate external entertainers, and plan engaging outings while maintaining a resident-centered approach.

The role requires 3+ years in senior healthcare, dementia expertise, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of senior healthcare experience; licensure in related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, dementias, and behavior management with cognitively impaired residents.
• Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP); opportunity to obtain if not held.
• Valid driver’s license; insured by community auto insurance; 26+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Form meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Develop and implement all resident programs tailored to interests.
• Coordinate entertainment: guest lecturers, musicians, fitness instructors.
• Plan outings; drive the community van for shopping, museum visits, and events.
• Supervise part-time programming assistant and van driver.
• Create monthly newsletters; take photos; update social media.
• Manage department budget; serve as Manager on Duty, including some weekends.

Skills

Senior healthcare experience

CDP certification

Dementia knowledge

Driver's license

Job description

EnrichedLIFE Director (Activities/Programming Director)

Concord, Massachusetts

Concord Park is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences, who enjoys an exceptional reputation among both families and professionals for providing quality care, creating innovative programs that enhance quality of life for residents and for maintaining the highest of industry standards. But it is our associates’ commitment to our "Right Values" philosophy that established and maintains this position of excellence, respect and trustworthiness in the senior housing industry. Working in the assisted living field requires compassion, integrity. Our most successful associates don’t view their role as just a job but as an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of seniors.

Concord Park's caring and compassionate programming team members provide dynamic opportunities and meaningful engagement for our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Concord Park is located at 68 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, MA. Learn more about Concord Park here.

SCHEDULE

Full Time: 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday

Pay & Benefits

Annual rate starting at $60,000

Benefits

Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance , disability coverage , complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:

• DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
• Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identify theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• Free meals during shifts at the community.
• Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner

Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

The EnrichedLIFE Director at Concord Park in Concord, MA, is a key member of the community’s leadership team and reports to the Executive Director. This person is responsible for creating and implementing meaningful, therapeutic programming and an innovative whole-person approach that focuses on a resident’s emotions, strengths, and remaining abilities—not on their disabilities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to map out a range of programs and activities for seniors, including coordinating external trips and scheduling entertainers or guest lecturers at the community.

Core Responsibilities

• Form meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Develop, schedule, organize, oversee and implement all programs for residents, customized to the resident population’s interests.
• Coordinate entertainment including guest lecturers, musicians, and fitness instructors.
• Plan regularly scheduled outings for residents; drive the van to take residents on outings including shopping trips, museum visits, and local community events.
• Supervise part time programming assistant and van driver.
• Develop monthly newsletter, take photos, and update social media channels.
• Manage the department budget
• Serve as Manager on Duty, including rotating weekends

We’d Love To Chat If You Have

• 3+ years of senior healthcare experience; Professional licensure in related healthcare field preferred
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease, related dementias, and behavior management techniques, and a sincere desire to work with cognitively impaired residents
• Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer’s Association support group leader (if you don’t, we will offer the opportunity to get these certifications)
• A valid driver’s license and history of accident-free driving. Must be able to be insured insured by community auto insurance (26+ years of age)

What We Expect

• Teamwork: Promote a positive team spirit and a culture of cooperation, openness, enthusiasm, customer service, and an atmosphere conducive to growth.
• Trustworthiness: Demonstrate an acute sense of responsibility and moral integrity with strong follow-through on commitments, inspiring the trust of others.
• Professionalism: Provide leadership; take the initiative, handle pressure and be level-headed in emergencies, treat others with respect, excel at project management.
• Communication: Interact clearly and effectively with an openness to other people's ideas and thoughts; Demonstrate patience, tact, positive energy and enthusiasm.
• Technical Ability: You can’t be successful at this job if you are averse to technology! We use technology to do our jobs and communicate with residents, families and coworkers.

Not ready to apply just yet but have questions? Email us at [e-mail].

Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECare's LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.

Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, re-hire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.