Silverpoint Senior Living is looking for an experienced Activity/Engagement Director to plan, organize, develop, and direct programming in the community. The Activity Director acts as a community liaison by developing an active volunteer program, forming strategic referral relationships, and promoting Life Enrichment Values.
Essential Duties:
- Develops and implements a varied and innovative Life Enrichment program to enhance the emotional, social, physical, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of the residents.
- Regulates the content and presentation of programs in accordance with residents’ capabilities, needs and interests.
- Encourages residents to participate in Life Enrichment programs with an upbeat, helpful, and positive attitude.
- Organizes, coordinates, and accompanies residents on special outings, as necessary.
- Assists the Administrator in establishing a Community Resident Council. Oversees, attends, and assists as needed with the Resident Council meetings, Including taking minutes and collaborate with other department heads to respond to resident concerns.
- Ensures all Life Enrichment areas are maintained in a clean, functional, and orderly fashion.
- Drives the community van as needed.
- Takes photographs, ensures all residents, family/friends, and staff members have completed a Video and Photo release, maintains the release list, and submits weekly posts for social media page(s) or website.
- Serves as an example to all employees in the community of the Life Enrichment Values commitment to each resident. Advocates for Resident Rights at all times.
- Develops resident committees for input, activity/event suggestions, etc.
- Coordinates with Community Relations Director to participate in tours, meetings, and special events to promote Life Enrichment Values as directed by the Administrator.
REQUIREMENTS
- A college background is preferred, however, high school diploma or equivalent with related work experience is the minimum.
- Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing, follow instructions and direction, interact with residents of varying backgrounds and abilities, remain cheerful and calm under stressful situations, and work as a team member.
- Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and exert up to 25 lbs. of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
- Must have the ability to identify community resources.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
- Must have safe driving record. A copy of Division of Motor Vehicle Driving Record must be given to the Administrator.
- Must have strong customer service and hospitality skills as it relates to both residents and their families.
All offers of employment with SilverPoint Senior Living are contingent upon a satisfactory background and drug screening. If this sounds like the perfect position for you, please click on the "Apply Now" option above and apply online.
Facility ID: 10703
SilverPoint Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Activities for Assisted Living: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lewisville, TX 75067 (Required)
Work Location: In person
