Vibrant Life Director

Provincial Senior Living; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Provincial Senior Living is seeking a Director of Celebrations to develop and oversee resident services, coordinating opportunities for residents that promote health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.

You will lead lifestyle programs, oversee holiday events, recruit volunteers, and manage communications, calendars, newsletters and public relations efforts across the community.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, or Adult Education.
• 3–5 years related experience in activities/celebrations.
• 2 years supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and conduct lifestyle programs for residents.
• Plan programs for holidays and events.
• Recruit and develop volunteers and resources; coordinate public relations with outside organizations.
• Advise residents on activities based on interests and opportunities for growth.
• Prepare and organize a calendar of events; obtain final approval from Executive Director; post calendar.
• Develop and print the community newsletter and lead lifestyle program.
• Coordinate the community library and supervise staff across levels.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; manage budgetary guidelines.
• Draft Celebrations operating budget and organize volunteer staff.
• Address resident groups and generate reports on participation and satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations relevant to living arrangements.
• Develop resident surveys to align activities with resident interests.
• Display daily activities on bulletin boards and kiosks in common areas.

Skills

Program planning

Public relations

Volunteer management

Staff supervision

Education

Associate degree in Recreation

Job description

Provincial Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our "Pillars of Excellence", employs thousands of vital Team Members and is committed to providing a positive work environment and culture that recognizes their value in providing excellent experiences for our residents.

We Offer Rewarding Career Opportunities That Include

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours
• Paid time off and Holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms
• Employee Assistance Program

Our community is looking for a Director of Celebrations to join our team.

In this role you will develop and oversee resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and conducts lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Recruits and develops additional resources for services to the residents. Initiates correspondence including public relations communications with outside organizations, service groups and volunteers.
• Advises and motivates residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.
• Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.
• Develops and prints the community newsletter.
• Provides leadership of lifestyle program.
• Coordinates the community library.
• Purchases and maintains equipment and supplies in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
• Prepares preliminary draft of Celebrations Operating Budget.
• Organizes and supervises a volunteer staff.
• Addresses resident groups and other groups on subjects of common interest.
• Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident quality assurance assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Supervises staff of Recreation and Event Coordinators across the multiple levels of service in a retirement community.
• Participates in community in-services.
• Demonstrates competence in Federal, State and Local regulations, requirements for skilled nursing, assisted living and/or independent living as applicable; ensures compliance.
• Develops, facilitates and analyzes resident surveys to determine ongoing activities are in place that meet the resident interests.
• Plans, coordinates and facilitates appropriate mixed group activities.
• Develops and facilitates daily displays of activities on bulletin boards and/or kiosks in lobbies, elevators, dining rooms and other resident and team member communication centers.
• Maintains a robust public relations program in support of the activities programming and community relations.
• Implements and facilitates a volunteer recognition program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Celebrations Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education.
• Three to five years related experience.
• Two years supervisory/management experience.

EOE D/V

JOB CODE: 1003692