Enrichment Leader

Belmont Village Senior Living; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

BV Cares

Discounts

Continuing education

Milestones recognition

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living in Glenview, IL is seeking an Activity Program Enrichment Leader to promote socialization, learning and growth for residents in Independent and Assisted Living.

You will support planning, setup and execution of engaging activities reflecting diverse resident interests, with a focus on Whole Brain Fitness and hospitality. The ideal candidate is reliable, empathetic, and team-oriented.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree with coursework in Recreation Therapy, liberal arts, social sciences, education, theater, or related fields. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience coordinating and leading group activities.
• Ability to work the defined schedule which may include weekends.
• Strong creativity, communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities.
• Clear verbal and written English communication.
• Knowledge and use of MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach engaging activity programs with small groups or individuals in Independent and Assisted Living.
• Provide one-on-one engagement with new residents to aid transition into the community.
• Maintain bulletin boards to promote activities and events.
• Prepare materials and research for life-long learning activities aligned with Whole Brain Fitness.
• Assist with tracking resident participation and related documentation.
• Assist with planning and coordination for resident outings and events.

Skills

Group activity coordination

Engagement strategies

English communication

Technology literacy (MS Office)

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Schedule Requirements

Full Time – 9am-5:30pm, Sunday-Thursday

Part Time – 9am-5:30pm, Friday & Saturday

About The Role

As an Activity Program Enrichment Leader with Belmont Village Senior Living, you will promote socialization, growth, learning and development by conducting activities with Independent and Assisted Living residents. You will assist the department manager with planning, setting up and implementing engaging activities that reflect the diverse interests, values and beliefs of the residents. The ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy. They excel in a fast-paced, physically active position, collaborate effectively, and embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing exceptional hospitality and helping seniors to thrive as they age. This position requires an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Your Typical Responsibilities

• Leading and teaching engaging activity programs with small groups or individual residing in our Independent and Assisted Living community
• Providing one-on-one engagement with new residents assisting with their successful transition into our community
• Maintaining bulletin boards as needed to effectively promote activities and events within the community
• Preparing materials and conducting relevant research to confidently lead engaging life-long learning activities that align with the Belmont Village standards for Whole Brain Fitness
• Assisting with tracking and trending of resident participation and maintaining compliance related documentation
• Assisting with planning and coordination for resident outings and events

Qualifications

• Associates Degree with coursework in Recreation Therapy, liberal arts, social sciences, education, theater, or related fields. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience successfully coordinating and leading group activities
• Ability to work the defined schedule for this position which may include weekends
• Strong creativity, communication, organization, and relationship-building abilities
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of technology in the workplace including MS Office suite
• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

BELMONT VILLAGE PERKS

• Career Growth and Training programs led by Belmont Village subject matter experts
• BV Cares direct employee support program for severe and unexpected hardships
• Exclusive discounts and offers from leading retailers and brands
• Complimentary unlimited continuing education courses
• Celebration of Employee Milestones and Achievements
• Referral bonus opportunities

About The Company

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

Benefits Available

• Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.