Program and Outreach Director

Phoenix Senior Living; Watkins (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Senior Living at The Pearl at Watkins Centre seeks an Activities Director to lead resident-centered activities and outreach programs, integrating wellness across emotional, physical, social, and intellectual aspects. You will recruit, train, and supervise staff, coordinate daily engagement, and ensure quality resident experiences.

The role requires an Associate degree and 1–3 years in senior living activity planning, with leadership capabilities and knowledge of dementia care preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Experience: 1–3 years in senior living activity planning or events.
• Leadership: demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge: familiarity with Assisted Living and Dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead resident-centered activities and outreach programs.
• Coordinate and schedule daily activities and events.
• Maintain activity guides and records of participation.
• Assist in budgeting and supply inventory for activities.

Skills

Leadership

Activity planning

Person-centered care

Event coordination

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration

Human Resources Administration

Gerontology

Job description

Description

Job Type

Full-time

The Pearl at Watkins Centre is seeking an Activities Director (Program and Outreach Director) to join their team!

PURPOSE

Activities Director

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

Activities Director

• 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

Activities Director

• 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.