Resident Services Coordinator

Location: Emerson Lakes by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Resident Services Coordinator; in this unique opportunity, you will begin your journey as a Welcome Home Ambassador, helping to create an exceptional resident experience as new residents move into our brand-new, resort-style senior living campus, Emerson Lakes, opening in early 2027.

We are seeking a dynamic, relationship-focused, and driven Resident Services Coordinator who is excited to play a pivotal role in the grand opening of one of Erickson Senior Living's most anticipated new communities in beautiful Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

As a Resident Services Coordinator, you will serve as a trusted resource and advocate for residents, fostering meaningful connections and ensuring a smooth transition into community life.

This role is ideal for a compassionate professional who thrives on building relationships, creating memorable experiences, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults. If you're energized by the opportunity to help launch a new community and be part of a groundbreaking chapter in senior living, we'd love to hear from you.

Emerson Lakes will be a premier, state-of-the-art continuing care retirement community designed to serve more than 1,500 residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. This gated community will feature an impressive array of amenities, including multiple restaurants, a stunning outdoor swimming pool, a cutting-edge fitness center, an onsite medical center, and much more.

Join us in shaping a thriving, engaging and high-quality living experience for the residents who will call Emerson Lakes home.

What we offer

• Compensation: commensurate with experience starting at $55,000.00 per year plus annual bonus.
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Meeting with new residents prior to their move in to establish connections and build meaningful long lasting relationships.
• Responding to residents in need of psychosocial or supportive services, through direct referral or by the review of incident reports
• Conducting assessments of potential residents
• Recommending appropriate levels of residency
• Assessing and resolving issues regarding residents’ care and safety
• Developing referral networks within the community for available services
• Educating residents in the importance of Advanced Directives and completion of documents
• Leading and coordinating planning for events and activities

What you will need

• Minimum of 3 years of social work experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in senior setting.
• Knowledge of the geriatric population and dementia is preferred.

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Please read : The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website:

Please read: The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) requires all new hires to successfully complete and pass an extensive Level 2 background screening, which covers U.S. Federal, State and City checks (submitting fingerprints), prior to the start of employment. For more information you can visit their website:

Emerson Lakes is a beautiful 46-acre continuing care retirement community in Lakewood Ranch, near Bradenton and Sarasota, FL. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Emerson Lakes helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals. We are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow!

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.