Resident Engagement Director

Resident Engagement Director

Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is hiring a new Resident Engagement Director for their community!

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Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Part and Full Time Benefits Eligibility

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance

Full Time Only Benefits Eligibility

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Base pay in range will be determined by applicant's skills and experience. Full-time associates in role are eligible for an annual bonus incentive and sales referral bonuses. Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

The application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of the date of the posting.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes a person-centered approach starting with positive perceptions of aging, while building relationships and connections amongst residents.
• Develops a monthly calendar, in partnership with residents, based on residents' shared interests.
• Collaborates with community leadership team to plan, coordinate, and execute special events at the community including, but not limited to, holiday, family, educational, and other marketing events.
• Plans and schedules meaningful opportunities for resident engagement outside the community, which may include driving a community vehicle.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above-referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and Experience A minimum of 3 years of direct experience with adults, coordinating, planning, and executing programs is required. Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, health care, education, or other related field preferred. Leadership experience is required.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements Must have a valid driver's license and may be required to obtain a commercial driver's license based on the needs of the community.

Management/Decision Making Uses strong analytic skills and an in-depth understanding of resident programming and engagement to make varied decisions within the department. Demonstrates leadership ability to be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of resident engagement and programming. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment
• Requires Driving: Drives residents (Tier 1)

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Job Info

• Job Identification 25027518
• Job Category Community Operations
• Posting Date 08/05/2026, 05:31 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 10 E Hawthorn Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL, 60061, US (On-site)
• Hiring Range Minimum and Maximum Per Period $60,830 - $76,040 / year