Life Enrichment Director

Wesley Woods Senior Living; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Wesley Woods Senior Living in Newnan, GA is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to plan, implement, and oversee a broad wellness program for residents across Personal Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. You will lead a team and volunteers to deliver activities that engage body, mind, and spirit.

Responsibilities include coordinating events, managing staff and volunteers, and maintaining resident directories while aligning programs with community needs and quality of life

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, physical fitness, recreation therapy, art therapy, or related field, or three years of related experience.
• Must have competency in data collection and exceptional computer skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and publishing is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops wellness activities across seven wellness components.
• Coordinates and communicates upcoming activities via newsletters, calendars, and bulletin boards.
• Recruits, trains, and recognizes volunteers; oversees volunteer opportunities.
• Provides required office support and maintains resident directories and consents.
• Supervises personnel activities including performance reviews and training.
• Coordinates transportation schedules and supervises vehicle operators.
• Adheres to Wesley Woods standards and participates in required trainings.
• Pursues training opportunities to keep the wellness program current.
• Collaborates with Personal Care and other care levels to tailor activities.
• Collects data for corporate wellness initiatives and reports on outcomes.
• Includes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data collection

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Publishing

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Bachelor's degree in physical fitness

Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy

Bachelor's degree in art therapy

Three years related experience

Tools

Publishing software

Job description

Position SummaryUnder the general supervision of the Administrator or designee, the Life Enrichment Director plans, implements and oversees a variety of program services that contribute to the quality of life and personal well-being of residents of or seniors served by a retirement community. This position supervises and directs the work of resident and community volunteers to help achieve these goals. This position supervises and directs the work of additional staff who implement wellness programming to each level of care that may include Personal Care, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Care.Key Responsibilities1. Plans and develops robust activities and events for the community, including a variety of opportunities for participation from each of the seven components of wellness (social, educational, intellectual, spiritual, vocational, environmental, emotional).Serves as a member of the community's management team and wellness team to identify resident needs, submit recommendations and participate in decisions regarding community activities and events.Attends resident association meetings and works with committees of residents, as appropriate, in an advisory and supportive capacity to identify resident and program needs.Provides a link between resident associations and/or committees and staff.Conducts surveys with seniors who are new to the community, then on an ongoing annual basis (as desired by resident) to determine individual desires, hobbies, wishes and motivations.2. Coordinates wellness activities.Communicates upcoming activities and events through community newsletters, calendars, bulletin boards, in-house TV programming, fliers and such.Coordinates community holiday and special celebrations including resident birthday recognitions.Organizes calendars for reserving rooms for activities or events.Serves as the main point of contact for vendors contracted to lead an activity or event, including their introduction to the community and their payment.Maintains and stores supplies required for various activities.3. Coordinates and oversees volunteer opportunities.Recruits volunteers and community volunteer organizations to provide programs and activities for residents, including other residents.Recruits, trains and recognizes volunteers.Assists with community public relations as needed.Develops avenues for volunteers to work with residents individually.Provides opportunities for residents to volunteer.Serves as staff liaison in the coordination of student interns as needed.Serves as liaison to Wesley Woods Foundation volunteers.Maintains contact information for volunteers.4. May provide office support, answering telephones and performing clerical duties required for the position.Attends staff meetings and participates in staff assignments as needed.Maintains and distributes resident directories, with contact information.Maintains lists as necessary such as photo permission, liability release, assistive devices, and more.5. Supervisory Duties.Manages and performs related personnel activities including interviewing, timely completion of job performance reviews, disciplinary action, etc.Prepares and monitors weekly Paycom (payroll).Coordinates and participates in staff training and program planning.Coordinates orientation and in-service education of wellness employees. Ensures all Relias Education has been completed for staff.6. Oversees transportation services.Coordinates transportation schedule to groceries, doctors, shopping, leisure activities and other resident activities.Supervises vehicle operator(s).Works with maintenance department when vehicle maintenance is necessary.May drive as needed.7. Complies with Wesley Woods' standards of conduct and job-related behavior standards.Demonstrates consistent professional work behavior.Attends required courses and training.Complies with hazardous materials management procedures.Complies with annual employee health assessments.Maintains acceptable attendance standards.8. Pursues training and development opportunities, attending educational opportunities to keep current in developments important to the success of the wellness program.9. Works on projects with the Personal Care Manager (and other levels of care as applicable) to provide specific activities directed toward the abilities and desires of residents in these settings.10. Works with corporate Wellness Director to collect data, metrics and stories for corporate wellness initiatives.Serves on the Wellness Team in the community to coordinate care and actions with Service Coordinators, Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers, Chaplains, and others as appropriate.Collects and/or oversees the collection of data from residents as needed.Suggests and implements new/different wellness programming based on data.11. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in social work, physical fitness, recreation therapy, art therapy, or a related field, or three years of related experience.Experience working in a senior community is a plus.Must have competency in data collection and exceptional computer skills.Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and publishing.Must have competent interpersonal and communication skills.Must be able to handle sensitive situations.Must have the ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.Current CPR and/or First Aid will be required.Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds and push residents in wheelchairs.Must have the ability to drive a 15-passenger bus.Must enjoy working with older adults.Working ConditionsMaintains an office in the retirement community.Will work in the community, indoors and outdoors, to implement activities and events.Will be involved in the setup and breakdown of events and activities.Requires standing in front of groups to lead, assist, or introduce activities and events.May be required to travel for day activities off-site.May be required to drive the community vehicle, as appropriate.The above statements are intended to generally describe the work being performed by people in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel so classified.BenefitsWesley Woods Senior Living offers a comprehensive benefit plan to eligible team members to include health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.Conditions of EmploymentAll offers of employment with Wesley Woods are conditioned upon completing and passing a background check, drug test, and participating in vaccine programs (e.g., Flu, TB testing).All job applicants applying for Wesley Woods Senior Living will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit voluntarily to a specimen test at a laboratory chosen by Wesley Woods, and by signing a consent agreement will release Wesley Woods from liability. If the physician, official, or lab personnel has reasonable suspicion to believe that the job applicant has tampered with the specimen, the applicant will not be considered for employment.Wesley Woods will not discriminate against applicants for employment because of a past history of drug abuse. It is the current abuse of drugs, preventing employees from performing their jobs properly, that will not be tolerated.Wesley Woods is a Drug Free Company. Individuals who have failed a pre-employment test may initiate another inquiry with the company after a period of not shorter than six (6) months, but they must present themselves drug-free as demonstrated by urinalysis or other tests selected by WWSL.About Wesley WoodsWesley Woods Senior Living is affiliated with the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, providing housing and services ministries to seniors in the North Georgia area. Wesley Woods Senior Living is rooted in Judeo-Christian values, believing that aging has a fulfilling purpose in life and that faith development is lifelong.Read more about Wesley Woods Senior Living at www.wesleywoods.org.EEO / AA StatementWesley Woods does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.