Life Enrichment Director: Lead Vibrant Senior Programs

Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

GROW Points rewards

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Fort Wayne is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to lead our vibrant program that enhances residents' physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You will design a dynamic events calendar, supervise coordinators and volunteers, and partner with families through Cedarhurst’s platforms to celebrate each resident’s life story.

In this role, you will drive holiday events, manage program budgets, and coordinate training with Home Office Support.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical training preferred; coursework or background in sociology or recreational therapy is a plus.
• Must possess Activity Director Certification or complete the company provided course.
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience is preferred.
• License to drive community bus or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in common digital tools and applications, including Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word), web-based platforms, electronic health record systems, and any HR-related systems as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Organize, prepare, schedule and lead activity programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Post and distribute the calendar of events throughout the community and to family members.
• Oversee and review calendars completed by the Life Enrichment Coordinator.
• Initiate and direct activity programming, both within and outside the building, in accordance with the structure outlined in the activities policy, on a daily basis, including weekends and evenings.
• Attend all community planned functions and coordinating events from beginning to end including setup, run, and breakdown for the event.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and Life Enrichment Coordinators.
• Plan appropriate programs for holidays and special events and coordinate holiday decorations for the community.
• Attend virtual monthly training calls held by Home Office Support.
• Meet with or participate in meetings with new residents to introduce programs.
• Take activity attendance and communicate with families via Cedarhurst's electronic platform.
• Maintain or assist with maintaining a database and preparing reports on Life Stories, participation, and satisfaction.
• Coordinate holiday displays and decor.
• Drive community bus for outings and appointments as needed.
• Ensure effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents' families concerning residents' care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work well with others and take direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Create and manage the department schedule through the Attendance on Demand platform to ensure adequate coverage according to the labor budget and ensure all key AOD expectations and guidelines are consistently met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Event planning

Team leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Bus driving (license)

Education

Associate's degree or technical training

Sociology or recreational therapy background

Tools

MS Office

EHR systems

HR platforms

Job description

Cedarhurst Fort Wayne is seeking a Life Enrichment Director to lead our vibrant program that enhances residents' physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being. You will design a dynamic events calendar, supervise coordinators and volunteers, and partner with families through Cedarhurst’s platforms to celebrate each resident’s life story.

In this role, you will drive holiday events, manage program budgets, and coordinate training with Home Office Support.