Activities Director - Assisted Living

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Activities/Program Director, Assisted Living

IS CREATIVITY YOUR PASSION? 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 ofour 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.

JoinThe 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.

PRINCIPLE 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 p roviding transportation for community residents a plus

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As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety ofbenefits 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.

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