What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Director position at Confidential?
The Opportunity
The Life Enrichment (Activities) Program Director is responsible for ensuring a well-rounded, evidence-based activities and recreation program for the residents in the community.
What You’ll Do
- Plans, schedules, and implements an innovative, evidence-based activity program, seven days per week, with at least five programs per day, including one evening program.
- Collaborates with marketing, food service, administrative, and other departments to ensure quality resident programming.
- Organizes and / or conducts outings of interest to residents, driving them to and from events using the community vehicle.
- Promotes participation and individual resident interaction by understanding residents’ interests and tailoring programs accordingly.
- Arranges religious observances and in-house services.
- Coordinates the development and distribution of the in-house newsletter with input from residents, employees, and guests.
- Assists in orienting new residents by introducing them to staff and other residents, providing tours, and inviting / escorting them to community programs and outings.
- Communicates with families of new residents weekly for the first two months, then monthly.
- Works with marketing / management to develop community outreach programs for resident involvement (e.g., schools, hospitals, nursing homes).
- Provides information for the bi-monthly marketing press releases.
- Conducts resident programming interviews to develop individualized programs and invites residents to those of interest.
- Facilitates monthly resident community meetings.
- Operates the department cost-effectively, adhering to budgeting guidelines and goals.
- Leads an active network of volunteers.
- Shows high-level skill in planning appropriate and innovative community programming.
- Responsibilities include leadership, customer service, safety, resident care and communication.
What You’ll Bring
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