Life Enrichment Director

Job Description

Job Description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Join Valley Manor Care Center as the Life Enrichment Director in beautiful Montrose, CO . This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we’re dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.

The Valley Manor Center is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years .

Pay Range: $55k-$60k annually based on previous working experience.

Schedule: Fulltime, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm, occasional weekend.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
• A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
• A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
• Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
• Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with discretionary contribution
• Paid Time Off + Personal Days
• Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
• Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
• Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Bachelor’s Degree in therapeutic recreation; or bachelor’s degree with major concentration in a human service area; or completion of a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a management position in a health care setting.
• If operating company vehicle you must be twenty-one (21) years of age and meet the MVR organization standards.
• Must possess a high level of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to changes in workloads, assignments, hours and days (i.e., weekends, evenings, holidays, etc.).
• Previous activities/programming experience of one year. Knowledge base of Alzheimer’s dementia and related memory loss.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Designs and implements a lifestyle plan for the entire building, including monthly scheduling of activities for entire building and maintaining a supply of inventory of necessary materials.
• Responsible for the direction and training of activities assistants in implementing programs as designed for the special program areas. This will be in coordination with administrative staff.
• Manages monthly and yearly budgets for departments.
• Attends training offered by the National Services office or other organizations (e.g., Alzheimer’s Association) in programming and creative ideas for an activity-focused philosophy.
• Responsible for the IN2L (It’s Never 2 Late) system and training the Residents on the program incorporating the use of the internet and e-mail systems.
• Coordinate all activities surrounding recruitment and planning for volunteer participation, including volunteer recruitment, training, job assignment and recognition.
• Responsible for the creation of the monthly resident newsletter and ensuring distribution to all in the building as well as resident family members.
• Other projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

About Us

The Valley Manor Care Center is a welcoming community that includes long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and short-term respite care. Nestled in Montrose and surrounded by breathtaking Colorado scenery, residents enjoy the nearby depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the east and the majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, along with easy access to charming downtown shops, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation.

At VOANS , we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.