Life Enrichment Director
Company: ERA Living - Aljoya Mercer Island
Location: Mercer Island
Posted on: September 21, 2023
Job Description:
$65,478 - $70,000 annually - $2,500 New Hire Bonus - Great
Benefits!Era Living is seeking a full-time Life Enrichment Director
to become the newest member of our Life Enrichment team at Aljoya
Mercer Island, Mercer Island, WA.Competitive Compensation/Benefits
Package Includes:
- Medical/vision/prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent
care
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match (eligibility
contingent on age requirement)
- Progressive vacation package starting at 15 days per year
- 8 paid holidays per year; double pay for holidays worked
- 1 hour paid sick time for every 40 hours worked
- Employee Assistance Program
- Leadership bonuses
- Longevity bonuses
- Employee discount programs
- Discounted ORCA commuter pass Primary Responsibilities:This
role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Life
Enrichment department. You will manage a team of recreation
activity professionals, design, facilitate, and provide a
comprehensive activity program that meets the needs and preferences
of all residents and enhances their whole lives interacting with
our residents on a dally-basis.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design, facilitate, schedule and conduct a comprehensive
activities program that meets the needs and preferences of all of
the residents in the community
- Effectively develop and implement Community Relations
events
- Schedule, announce, facilitate, and keep records of the
Resident Monthly Council meeting
- Ensure that the community newsletter is prepared and
distributed
- Coordinate resident transportation with Life Enrichment staff
and the Wellness Center as needed
- Partner with residents to find appropriate volunteer
opportunities
- Design and lead a variety of physical fitness programs based on
residents' abilities and clinical needs
- Develop a meaningful and accurate budget for annual activity
program
- Provide mobility support for residents when out of the
communityKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to design creative programs for persons at all levels
of clinical and cognitive skill levels; Experience leading group
activities and fitness programs
- Computer proficiency: able to use a variety of programs
including Word, Outlook, Publisher, and Excel
- Ability to read, write and communicate in English
- Possess and maintain a valid WA State Driver License and
driving record compliant with Era Living Qualified and Authorized
Drivers policy
- Ability to pass DSHS background check, requiredEducation and
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required; Bachelor's degree in Recreation or
Therapeutic Recreation or CTRD, preferred or 1 years of similar
experience, required
- Valid WA State Driver License, required
- Able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) if required.
If required, must be 25 years old.
- Previous experience working with older adults or persons with
cognitive impairments, preferred
- Experience leading fitness groups or working with senior
fitness programs, preferred
- Experience managing employees, required
- First Aid and CPR certified or able to obtain within 30 days of
hire
- Food Handler's Certificate or able to obtain within 14 days of
hire
- Washington State Alcohol Permit or able to obtain within 30
days of hire
- Complete Caregiver Dementia and Caregiver Mental Health
training within 120 days of hire
- Must complete 70 hour course to earn a long term care aide
certificate within 120 days of hire** Not required if worked in
boarding home setting in 2011About Era Living:If you are passionate
about improving the quality of life for older adults and exemplify
a values based approach to your work, demonstrating integrity,
credibility, consistency, strong team orientation, and outstanding
communication, we welcome your application!Era Living has been
voted#4 Best Place to Work in Seattle 2017 (CityVoter's) andTop 5
BEST Places to Work in 2014 & 2015 (King5 Best of Western
Washington!).JB.0.00.LN
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