Life Enrichment Supervisor

Life Enrichment Supervisor / Activities Supervisor | Full-Time | M-F 8a-4:30p | St Peter, MN.

The Life Enrichment Supervisor is responsible for planning and delivery of recreational and life enriching programs designed to meet and honor the physical, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, educational and social needs of all residents, based on an individualized assessment.

About Us:

Ecumen Prairie Hill and Ecumen Sand Prairie are hiring a Life Enrichment Supervisor. Ecumen Sand Prairie consists of 42 assisted living rental apartment homes, and Ecumen Prairie Hill consists of 43 independent living and assisted living rental apartment homes, as well as 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services. Both are located in St. Peter, Minnesota, and are apart of the Ecumen Pathstone campus.

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Opportunity Details:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p. Full-Time. Leader on duty weekend rotation.
• Pay: The targeted pay range for this job is $23.00 - $27.00 per hour.

  • Ecumen considers a variety of factors when determining new hire pay including experience, qualifications, and, when applicable, certifications, licenses, and education.

• Benefits: Ecumen offers a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time team members including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life & disability insurance, paid time off benefits (PTO, Sick & Safe Time, and paid holidays), a generous 6% 401(k) match, and other well-being resources. Learn more at https://www.ecumen.org/find-a-career/benefits/.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Develops and maintains a master calendar of events, outings and other life enrichment opportunities for residents.

2. Plans and conducts individual and group activities, events, and outings to meet the assessed needs of residents. Documents resident participation.

3. Performs assessments (initial, quarterly, annual) of residents’ life enrichment needs and completes required sections of MDS, assists in the development of care plan to meet those needs, and participates in resident care conferences.

4. Develops and maintains policies and procedures pertaining to Life Enrichment and communicates these to life enrichment staff and other departments.

5. Supervises Life Enrichment staff.

6. Provides transportation for residents to outings using community vehicle.

7. Empowers residents to develop interpersonal relationships, socialize effectively and develop confidence to participate in individual and group programming activity.

8. Responsible for department budget and ensuring availability of supplies.

9. Maintains an interdisciplinary focus, being mindful of the needs and operations of other departments. Communicates with other departments in advance of events that will require their assistance and participation.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• 2 years related experience

• Knowledge and understanding of the field of geriatrics and the interpersonal, spiritual and psycho-social needs of older adults.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats

• Current valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.

• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, Resident’s Bill of Rights, OSHA, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, Right to know, HUD Policy and Procedures, ADA , Fair Housing laws and regulations and SDS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Previous supervisory experience

• Previous experience working with seniors

• ADC, ACC or CTRS preferred but not required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)