Life Enrichment Manager

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Position Title: Life Enrichment Manager


Overview: The Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for evaluating the program needs of Independent and Assisted Living residents and assisting with the development of programs/activities to meet the highest level of healthy living, social engagement, and emotional comfort. The Life Enrichment Manager is responsible for engaging residents through meaningful and purposeful activities and programming and improving resident retention while minimizing move outs. This person will provide leadership and supervision to the Life Enrichment Department. Reports to the Director of Assisted Living, Memory Support and Community Life.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing life enrichment programs that promote the intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing of Independent (IL), Assisted Living (AL) Memory Support (MS) residents of the community.
• Research, develop and manage quality programs to maintain a high level of resident satisfaction.
• Plan and implement various community events such as concerts, movies, social programming and other seasonal events.
• Work with residents to assist in the establishment of resident directed clubs and activities. Provides assistance in the process planning, assignment of community space, development and promotion of programs and supervising event logistics.
• Collaborates with the Community Life and Activities Coordinator to ensure that the 7 dimensions of wellness and engagement are incorporated into Life Enrichment programming for both IL, AL and MS activities.
• Maintain the East Ridge branding and accuracy of East Ridge internal programming communications.
• Responsible for Life Enrichment Budget and manages expenses within given budget parameters.
• Shares administrative on-call responsibilities with management personnel.
• Participates in the creation and/or maintenance of East Ridge Policies and Procedures. Adheres to company policies and procedures.
• Conducts interviews for open positions, training, evaluations and disciplinary process for all Life Enrichment associates. Provides support, motivation and constructive counseling to associates.
• Represents the organization through professional demeanor and attitude.
• Provide quality customer service in all interactions with residents, guests and staff.
• Collaborates with staff of other departments when needed.
• Attend departmental education and all required in-service training/education.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent preferred in recreation, art, event planning, or related field.
• Knowledge of creative arts, humanities, world culture and entertainment.
• Experience in serving the senior population preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in coordinating social, educational, recreational and leisure activities, preferably for an active adult/senior population.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience required.

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