Careers for Assisted Living & Memory Care Community at Colorado Springs, CO

Work at Melody Living Colorado Springs

Job Title
Life Enrichment Director

Department
Life Enrichment

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Benefit Status
Department Director

Reports to
Executive Director

Position Summary   
The Community Life Director is responsible for the strategic development, ongoing growth, and overall coordination in delivering services and supervision of our Community Life Programs including the oversight and management of department team members and coordination with other care partners. Develops, administers, and evaluates the day-to-day operational needs and strategic goals of the department. Identifies the person-directed needs and wishes of residents and designs programs to meet these needs. Ensures compliance with statutes and policies. Ensures the scheduled programs on the activity calendar mirror/support the 8 Dimensions of Wellness.
 
Essential Duties  

• Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff, per the direction of the Executive Director.
• Hires, trains, motivates, leads, directs, and evaluates defined staff.
• Using a holistic approach, provides consultation, resources, and training for others on life enrichment principles and programs.
• Life Enrichment program development based upon the Wellness Model.
• Harnesses the creativity and passions of elders to create a vibrant resident-directed culture.
• Collaborates with all care partners and departments to build spontaneity and meaningful interaction throughout all aspects of daily life.
• Develops and monitors the community life budget; order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Responsible for meeting all statutory, state, federal, local, and Organizational requirements.
• Conducts initial and ongoing community needs assessments on all residents and formulates community initiatives and program development based on that information and resident expectation results.
• Responsible for contributing to the service plan that is resident centered.
• Assists residents in coordinating monthly resident council meetings. Tracks and records minutes.  Ensures follow up by appropriate directors.
• Responsible for development of Action Plans based upon the QAPI program.
•  Participates in healthcare resident care conferences as part of the interdisciplinary team process.
• Promotes positive public relations through community use of facilities and through the scheduling of community/home events.
• Oversees the creation and implementation of monthly newsletters and calendars. In addition, continually evaluates to ensure the interests and needs of the residents are met.
• Participates in relevant task forces or committees, monthly newsletter, and calendar.
• Schedule and manage resident council meetings regarding resident input on current programming.
• Participate in Management meetings for coordination with Sales, Clinical, and Dining for upcoming activities.
• Responsible for management of social media community pages on Facebook and Instagram.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Basic Qualifications & Experience

• College degree in gerontology, recreational therapy, occupational therapy, or related hospitality/leisure field.
• At least one year of experience directing programs with a senior population.
• Minimum of 2-years’ experience in a supervisory position.
• At least one year of experience or equivalent education and/or training in providing structured resident engagement offerings and be knowledgeable in evaluating resident needs, supervising other staff and in training volunteers. (Colorado Only)
• Appropriate licensure to drive facility bus.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must be proficient in use of social media outlets such as Facebook and Instagram.

 
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements        

• Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Sits, stands, bends, and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, family members and visitors frequently.

 
Please send resumes to Chia Gingerich at [email protected]