Enrichment Leader

Belmont Village Senior Living; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Mental Health benefits

Prescription benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Belmont Village Senior Living in Oak Park, IL seeks an Activity Enrichment Leader to guide small groups in fitness, art, music, and memory enrichment for cognitively impaired seniors using our Whole Brain Fitness curriculum.

You will adapt instruction, facilitate discussions, and share new skills while learning from residents’ experiences. The role requires teaching skills and a collaborative, learner-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree with coursework in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Education or a related field of study. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months leading group activities with a special needs population
• Ability to work the defined schedule which may include weekends
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Professional, pleasant, adaptable with a team oriented attitude
• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

Responsibilities

• Leading and teaching small groups of cognitively impaired seniors using our award winning therapeutic Whole Brain Fitness programs.
• Preparing materials and conducting relevant research to confidently lead engaging memory enrichment activities
• Assisting with Cognitive Assessments, tracking and trending of resident participation and maintaining compliance related documentation

Skills

Teaching

Small-group leadership

Adaptability

English communication

Team player

Education

Associates Degree in Recreation Therapy/Social Work/Psychology/Education or related field

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Schedule Requirements: Tuesday - Saturday OR Sunday - Thursday 9am-5:30pm

COME READY TO TEACH - AND BE PREPARED TO LEARN!

As an Activity Enrichment Leader at Belmont Village Senior Living, you’ll use an established, research-based curriculum to lead small-group fitness, art, music, learning, and enrichment programs for cognitively impaired older adults. Your ability to engage different personalities, adapt instruction, facilitate discussion, and make learning enjoyable can make you especially successful in this role.

Learning here goes both ways. Our residents bring a lifetime of experience to the table—including successful careers, remarkable accomplishments, diverse interests, and storied pasts. You may arrive prepared to teach a class, lead a discussion, or share a new skill and leave having learned something unexpected yourself.

Are you a teacher or educator looking for a new way to use your classroom experience? Your skills in teaching, lesson planning, leading small groups, and inspiring others can translate into a rewarding senior living career—even if you’ve never worked with older adults before!

Belmont Village offers a steady, reliable schedule, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to learn, develop, and grow your career. Whether you’re an experienced educator considering a career change or simply looking for a meaningful new way to use your talents, bring your curiosity and creativity to Belmont Village

Your Typical Responsibilities

• Leading and teaching small groups of cognitively impaired seniors using our award winning therapeutic Whole Brain Fitness programs.
• Preparing materials and conducting relevant research to confidently lead engaging memory enrichment activities
• Assisting with Cognitive Assessments, tracking and trending of resident participation and maintaining compliance related documentation

The certification says Great Place to Work®. Our employees tell us why: meaningful work, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a difference.

THE BELMONT VILLAGE DIFFERENCE

• Learn, Develop & Grow – Strengthen your skills with access to on-demand educational content and participate in specialized training led by our Learning & Development experts
• Internal Career Growth – Enhance your skills, take on new challenges, and build a long-term career with us
• Stability You Can Trust – Experienced leaders and long-tenured teams provide support you can count on
• Belonging & Recognition – Diverse perspectives are valued, contributions are recognized, and achievements are celebrated
• Support When It Matters – BV Cares provides direct employee assistance during severe and unexpected hardships

Qualifications For This Role

• Associates Degree with coursework in Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Education or a related field of study. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months leading group activities with a special needs population
• Ability to work the defined schedule for this position which may include weekends
• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English
• Professional, pleasant, adaptable with a 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.

Benefits Available

Full time employees are offered:

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Mental Health benefits
• Prescription benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) savings with employer match
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

About The Company

Founded in Houston in 1997, Belmont Village is an integrated developer, owner, and operator of high-quality senior living communities, with more than 5,000 employees and 5,000 units. Our 35 locations across the country and in Mexico City, provide award-winning independent, assisted living and memory care programs. We are proud to collaborate with UC San Diego, USC, UCLA, and Baptist Health South Florida to innovate programs for cognitive health and life enrichment. Belmont Village is a market leader in major markets including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago and South Florida. Renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life and safety, and reputation for leading edge, quality programming, Belmont Village has been certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2018 and has been recognized by U.S News & World Report as Best in Senior Living.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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