Activity Director

Activities/Program Director, Assisted Living

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The Commons in Lincoln is looking for a full time Activities/Program Director for our Assisted Living community. The Activities/Program Director provides leadership in the Programming Department and organizes and implements activities designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. The resident program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Activities/Program Director reports to the Associate Executive Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care and supervises the Concierge team.

Join The Commons in Lincoln, a breathtaking newer Benchmark Senior Living community proud to be named one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work for over a decade. We invite you to check out our campus, many employee perks, incentive bonuses, welcoming culture and more.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes the lead in the development and implementation of an innovative daily activity plan for residents
• Produces a quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendar
• Leads and supervises the implementation of one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the programming schedule
• Initiates and maintains vendor relationships, including scheduling, execution and administration of quality programming
• Leads hiring, payroll processing, and scheduling for a small concierge team
• Establishes and maintains collaborative associate relationships
• Supports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groups
• Facilitates Resident and Family interactions via video chats or in-person visits, as health & safety procedures allow
• Supervises coordination of Holiday and Birthday Celebrations
• Demonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability

Education and Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues. Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MicroSoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of social media
• Prior experience managing a small team preferred
• Training and knowledge in recreational activities a plus
• Training and knowledge of Alzheimer's and related dementias a plus
• Experience providing transportation for community residents a plus

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As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.