Life Enrichment Specialist

Welcome to the commerce center of Southern New Hampshire! Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff’s Office, Department of Corrections, Human Resources, Finance Office, Nursing Home, Assisted Living Community, and Facilities Operations. We believe in empowering and challenging our team members through opportunities of growth, education, and wellness initiatives. Our team is driven by our mission of serving our community. Be a part of the bigger picture, work alongside industry professionals, enjoy fantastic benefits + generous paid time off, and discover the Rockingham County difference.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Life Enrichment Specialist works in partnership with the Life Enrichment Supervisor to plan, organize, coordinate, and implement a diverse range of programs and activities that support resident engagement and well-being. This position helps to ensure residents have access to meaningful opportunities that reflect their individual interests, abilities, backgrounds, and preferences while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and facility policies. We are committed to providing preventative and restorative care to all residents and clients here at Rockingham County. We are committed to creating an environment where residents can enjoy meaningful experiences and maintain a high quality of life. The Life Enrichment Specialist plays an essential role in achieving this mission by helping develop and coordinate activity programs that encourage social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, and recreational engagement. Working closely with residents, families, volunteers, vendors, and interdisciplinary team members, the Life Enrichment Specialist assists with developing individualized activity care plans, coordinating programs and special events, creating monthly activity calendars, and supporting fundraising and volunteer initiatives. Further, this position helps ensure activities are inclusive of residents with varying interests, cultural backgrounds, cognitive abilities, and physical capabilities. The Life Enrichment Specialist also collaborates with nursing staff and other departments to maximize resources, participates in care plan reviews and quality improvement efforts, and helps maintain the day-to-day operations of the Life Enrichment Department. In the absence of the Life Enrichment Supervisor, the Life Enrichment Specialist provides departmental leadership and support to ensure continuity of services for residents. Associates degree in related field; or Two years of related experience in the activities programming field with demonstrated leadership skills and/or training. An equivalent combination of education, work and experience will be considered. CPR and First Aide Certification. Must possess a valid, unencumbered current driver’s license in good standing, with acceptable driving record. Certified Activities Director preferred. Equal Employment Opportunity Mandatory post offer physical and drug testing for new hire. Criminal records check required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rockingham County NH