Program and Outreach Director

Phoenix Senior Living; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living is seeking an Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join The Pearl at East Cobb. The role leads resident-centered activities and outreach, promoting a holistic wellness philosophy across emotional, social, physical and intellectual dimensions.

The position reports to the Executive Director and involves recruiting, hiring, and training the Assistant Program and Outreach Director, plus managing the activity guidebook and monthly resident Council.

Qualifications

• Education: Assoc. degree in related field (Business Admin, HR Admin, Gerontology, or similar).
• 1–3 years’ experience in senior living/activity planning.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of Assisted Living industry and dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and oversee a resident-centered activities and outreach program.
• Recruit, hire and train the Assistant Program and Outreach Director.
• Maintain the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook and track resident participation.
• Schedule, facilitate and document monthly resident Council.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in related field

Job description

The Pearl at East Cobb is seeking a Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team!

The Program and Outreach Director reports directly to the Executive Director.

Purpose

The Program and Outreach Director is responsible for developing, leading and overseeing a resident centered activities and outreach program that promotes and integrates the Phoenix Senior Living philosophy to incorporate wellness in all aspects of the seniors’ lives we serve. Ensuring all dimensions (emotional, sense of purpose, physical, social, intellectual and spiritual) are incorporated into the services we provide and embrace. Responsibilities include but not limited to assisting in recruiting, hiring and training of the Assistant Program and Outreach Director.

Resident Care

• Participates in the Personalized Service Plans (PSP)
• Refers to the Resident Profile and addendum for every new resident
• Ensure a variety of appropriate and personalized activities which incorporates all dimensions wellness and are available throughout the day and evening with resident care associate participation
• Maintains the PSL Activity & Program Guidebook which includes tracking daily which residents exhibit interest and participate in which activities. Do it daily!
• Use the resident’s demographic profile information to organize small groups or clubs that address those similar needs and preferences in a small group/club setting
• Understands the recognition of resident changes in condition, takes appropriate action
• Assist residents to and from activity room (s) when necessary
• In memory care assist the residents to and from Life Skills and other normalizing life enriching activities and routine and assist with engagement
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of activity and programming supplies, games, programs and crafts
• Schedules, communicates, assist with facilitation and records monthly resident Council

Requirements

Education/Experience/Licensure-Certification

• Education: Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, Gerontology or other course of study that relates to service to the elderly, preferred.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in senior living/skilled nursing activity & event planning which may include moderate to large event planning responsibilities outside the senior living industry
• Must have demonstrated Leadership capabilities
• Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care preferred

Physical Requirements

In an 8 hour workday, associate may stand / walk:

• Hours at one time: 0 - 2
• Total hours/day: 4 – 6

In an 8 hour workday, associate may sit:

• Hours at one time: 0 - 2
• Total hours/day: 2 – 4

In an 8 hour workday, associate may drive:

• 30-60 minutes, 1 - 2 times a week

Associate will support / assist: (Maximum lbs.)

• Frequency: 50 lbs.
• Occasionally: 150 lbs.

Associate will lift / carry (Maximum lbs.)

• Frequency: 40 lbs.
• Occasionally: 70 lbs.

Height of lift: 3 – 4 feet

Distance of carry: 30 yards

Associate Will Use Hands For Repetitive

• Simple grasping, pushing, and pulling, fine manipulation

Associate Should Be Able To

• Bend: Frequently
• Squat: Frequently
• Kneel: Frequently
• Climb: Frequently
• Reach: Occasionally, 3 feet