LIFE ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR

Sodalis Senior Living; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodalis Senior Living in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Life Engagement Director to lead the community’s programs across social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, and personal care domains.

You will supervise the engagement team, recruit and train volunteers, and tailor activities to residents’ histories and preferences while ensuring safety and daily documentation of participation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate or GED.
• Requires valid state driver's license and ability to drive the company vehicle.
• Experience coordinating therapeutic recreation and engaging residents through activities.

Responsibilities

• Establish a functional recreation program addressing residents' diverse needs.
• Lead care and engagement activities and supervise engagement team.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and interns.
• Document daily resident engagement and maintain supply inventory.
• Coordinate with external groups to provide resident programs.

Skills

Resident engagement

Program leadership

Volunteer management

Intergenerational activities

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Description: Life Engagement Director

Position Summary
This position will provide leadership and resources while actively serving the residents of the community through the six dimensions of life: social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, and dignified personal care. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the designee will maintain regular contact with residents through individual and group activities.

This is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

This is a full-time position that may require weekends, holidays, and/or evenings.

Required Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age, and a high school graduate or GED.

Current and valid state driver’s license with a clear driving record.

Must be able to drive the company-provided vehicle.

Brief Description of Duties:

Establish a functional recreation program with a therapeutic approach.

The activity program must contain a balanced mixture of activities addressing the social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and intellectual needs of residents.

The activity program must provide opportunities for residents to engage in one-on-one, small group, and large group activities throughout the course of the scheduled shift.

Leading and carrying out the objectives of the program.

Promote, plan, and carry out a full recreation program.

The designee must review each resident's medical and social history, as well as update resident preferences, likes, and dislikes, in determining appropriate activities. Activities must be tailored to the residents' unique requirements and skills.

Monitor and evaluate resident response to program inclusion and ensure resident safety.

Will oversee the development of the community’s engagement team (this includes the engagement assistants and/or engagement coordinator).

Resident engagement and activity participation will be documented daily, in a timely manner.

Maintain supply inventory and organization of activity supplies.

Coordinate with outside groups and organizations to provide programs for residents.

Responsible for recruiting, training, supervising, and assisting volunteers, therapeutic recreation interns, or students.

Responsible for incorporating intergenerational opportunities within the community.

Mission Statement and Core Values:

Sodalis Senior Living is committed to “Making a difference in the lives of our residents, their loved ones and our colleagues every day.” Our core values describe who we are and define how we live.

1. Service– “It’s not about me” a. Answer the needs of another.

• Put the needs of another first. We must put others before ourselves.
• We serve our residents, we serve our families, and we serve one another.

2. Integrity– “We do what is right, not what is easy” a. Never compromise your integrity

• Hold everyone accountable and recognize each other’s contributions
• Explicitly communicate goals and standards of behavior
• Do the right thing even when no one is looking or will ever find out

3. Dignity– “We honor & value the worth of people” a. Treat people the way you want to be treated

• Attack the problem not the person
• Respect and value diversity of experience, culture, and opinions

4.Excellence– “We always give our best” a. Doing your best to serve our residents, their loved ones, and our colleagues.

5. Teamwork– “We succeed together” a. We are a team because we respect, trust and care for one another.

• Common purpose – we need to all row in the same direction
• Create an environment that facilitates freedom to innovate & achieve extraordinary results
• Challenge the status quo, take measured risks, and resist conventional thinking
• Learn to win and lose as a team

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Hospitality

Advanced

Computer Literacy

Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Innovative

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

Required

2 years:

2 years: Senior Living Activities

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