What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resident Engagement Director position at Brookdale Senior Living?

Overview

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If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! Youll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to :

Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
Variety of Associate Discounts

This is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans.

Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

To support our associates in their journey to become a U.S. citizen, Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

Responsibilities

Promotes, creates, develops, and maintains an environment that supports a culture of engagement based on Brookdales Engagement Philosophy. Creates and manages the communitys resident programs department, ensuring it uses a person-centered approach starting with positive perceptions of aging while building relationships and connections.

Hires, trains, and supervises at least 2 full-time associates in accordance with Company policies. Is responsible for recruiting and hiring high quality and engaged associates and ensuring they are appropriately trained and developed to meet the needs of residents. Makes decisions related to associate development, discipline, and termination, in partnership with Executive Director.

Develops and manages an innovative, continuous culture of engagement reflective of adults by leveraging engagements fundamental concepts and points of difference.

Cultivates person-centered engagement that is meaningful to the individual by working with resident engagement associates to learn and understand each residents unique interests and desires. Ensures programming incorporates elements of spontaneity daily, as appropriate, and associates looks for opportunities to bridge social connections and create friendships among residents.

Encourages and promotes purposeful opportunities for residents, both internally and externally. Networks with outside community resources to enrich the variety of opportunities available to residents. May be required to drive a community vehicle, when necessary, to ensure residents receive meaningful opportunities outside of the community.

Ensures resident experience and welcome protocols are implemented properly.

Provides subject matter expertise to the leadership team regarding engagement and quality of life for residents and associates. Promotes a culture of interdepartmental cooperation to lead to intentional prospect-resident connections.

Supports community operations by working to ensure associates are providing resident engagement opportunities to achieve the highest level of resident experience and satisfaction.

Collaborates and oversees Resident Engagement teams plans and execution of special events at the community including, but not limited to, holiday, family, Friends for Life, educational, and other marketing events.

Oversees the development of the monthly programming calendar. Reviews and approves the calendar to ensure it is based on residents shared interests. Ensures Company initiatives and specialty programs are scheduled and executed as scheduled.

Ensures department is in compliance with the Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST) and appropriate state, federal, and other regulations related to resident programming and engagement.

Maintains and adheres to department monthly budget and expense control while managing appropriate community vendor contracts.

Where applicable, manages volunteer program and fitness center.

Represents department in all community meetings, including but not limited to, Collaborative Care, All Associate, Leadership Team, and Care Planning. Participates in regional calls and trainings as required and ensures Resident Engagement associates participant when necessary.

Oversees social media content to ensure alignment with Brookdales culture, brand, and social media guidance and Brookdale standards.

Facilitates planning, collaboration, and partnership between service lines to optimize a culture of engagement reaching all areas of the campus, where applicable.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above-referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceA minimum of 3 years of direct experience with adults, coordinating, planning, and executing programs is required. Bachelors Degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, health care, education, or other related field preferred. Leadership experience is required.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsMust have a valid drivers license and may be required to obtain a commercial drivers license based on the needs of the community.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Standing

Walking

Sitting

Use hands and fingers to handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Ability to lift : up to 50 pounds

Vision

Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors

Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage

On-Call on an as needed basis

Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections

Exposure to latex

Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens

Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards

Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment

Requires Driving : Drives residents (Tier 1)

Management / Decision MakingUses strong analytic skills and an in-depth understanding of resident programming and engagement to make varied decisions within the department. Demonstrates leadership ability to be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of resident engagement and programming. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Companys policies and applicable laws.

Knowledge and SkillsHas an advanced knowledge of resident programming and uses it to complete and oversee assignments. Has a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of organization. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Has computer software skills including Microsoft Excel and Word and is comfortable using various social media platforms. Maintains positive and professional demeanor towards residents, visitors, families, and coworkers. Excellent oral and written communication and teaching skills required.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Information

66,560.00 - $82,240.00 / year

Job LocationsUS-CA-Santa Rosa

CategoryCommunity Operations

Sub-CategoryResident Engagement

Position Type (Portal Searching)Regular Full-Time

Shift1st & 2nd Shift

ID2024-263610

Location : NameBrookdale Paulin Creek

Location : Address2375 Range Ave

Location : LocationUS-CA-Santa Rosa

Job Code100390

Work LocationOn-Site

Hiring Range$66,560.00 - $82,240.00 / year

Salary : $66,560 - $82,240

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