Activity Director / Life Enrichment Director

About Alliance Residences Alliance Residences is a Minnesota-licensed assisted living community providing person-centered care to older adults and adults with complex needs. Our team is built around dignity, safety, and a culture where residents feel at home and staff feel supported. Position Summary The Activity Director / Life Enrichment Director designs and leads an engaging, person-centered activity program that brings purpose, connection, and joy to daily life at Alliance Residences. This role plans individual and group programming across physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual domains, with a strong focus on dementia-friendly engagement, family involvement, and community connection. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program Design and Delivery Develop individualized activity plans aligned with each resident’s history, preferences, abilities, and goals. Design and lead dementia-friendly, sensory-based programming that supports residents living with cognitive change and helps reduce agitation. Produce and publish a monthly activity calendar covering physical, cognitive, social, creative, and spiritual programming. Lead group activities, special events, holidays, birthdays, and resident celebrations. Community and Family Engagement Coordinate community outings, intergenerational programs, and on-site visits from local partners. Recruit, train, schedule, and recognize volunteers. Build relationships with families and keep them informed about programming and resident participation. Welcome and orient new residents to the life enrichment program. Collaboration and Documentation Participate in resident care conferences and contribute to person-centered care plans. Assess social, cognitive, and recreational needs and update plans as resident needs change. Document resident participation and outcomes in the EHR to support care planning and MDH survey readiness. Collaborate with nursing, dining, and housekeeping to integrate enrichment into everyday life. Program Management Manage the life enrichment budget, supplies, and equipment. Identify, evaluate, and bring in entertainers, instructors, and community partners. Maintain transport, safety, and emergency evacuation protocols for outings. Required Qualifications Experience planning and leading recreational, social, or therapeutic activities in a senior living, memory care, healthcare, or community setting. Strong creativity, organization, communication, and people skills. Comfort working with older adults, adults with cognitive change, and their families. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; willingness to drive residents on community outings as needed. Ability to pass a Minnesota DHS background study. Preferred Qualifications Activity Director or Activity Professional certification (e.g., NCCAP, ACC, ADC). Bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy, gerontology, social work, education, or a related field. Experience designing dementia-specific or sensory-based programming. Experience managing volunteers, budgets, and outside vendors. Required Training Advanced dementia care training beyond standard requirements. Minnesota Vulnerable Adults Act mandated reporter training. Safe transport and emergency evacuation training for resident outings. MDH 144G orientation prior to providing direct resident contact. Physical Requirements Ability to lead active programming, including standing, walking, dancing, gardening, and assisting residents during outings. Ability to push wheelchairs and assist with safe boarding and exiting of a community vehicle. Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs. Valid driver’s license and willingness to operate the community vehicle. Schedule Alliance Residences offers full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities across day, evening, and overnight (NOC) shifts, including weekends and holidays. Specific shift availability and scheduling expectations will be reviewed during the interview process. Benefits Alliance Residences is proud to invest in our team. Eligible employees receive: Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays Minnesota’s earned sick and safe time Paid training and continuing education Shift differentials and employee referral bonuses Career growth and advancement opportunities within Alliance Residences Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, or PRN) and length of service. Equal Opportunity Employer Alliance Residences is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alliance Residences