Director of Community Life Services

WHO ARE WE?

If you enjoy working with older adults, caring for and talking with them, learning from their stories and seeing them smile, this is the job of a lifetime . At Freedom Village Bradenton, you can jump-start a senior living career or build the one you have. You’ll grow, advance, and gain knowledge in senior services — one of the fastest-growing career fields in the country .

We offer jobs in Bradenton, FL, at all levels and for all types of skills and expertise . You’ll join a team that’s passionate about working with seniors and making them our top priority. We’re committed to delivering the very best resident-centered care and providing high-quality hospitality through our Extraordinary Impressions program. With integrity, a solid work ethic and empathy for older adults, you can create a long, satisfying, and fruitful senior living career at Freedom Village of Bradenton.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Director of Community Life Services is responsible for the planning, coordinating and directing of a wide and varied scope of activities and programming which meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental needs of the residents. The development of the programming must meet the requirements of the LCS Lifestyles and Health Services and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. The Director must support and illustrate the LCS Cares Program and Hospitality Promises.

YOU ARE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE YOU WILL…

• Plan, coordinate and direct a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of lifestyle activity.
• Develop and maintain relationships with lecturers, volunteers, community resources, performers, etc. who can provide programming to the residents.
• Publicize events, programs, presentations, activities, etc.
• Coordinate publication of the Community newsletter according to community branding standards.
• Conduct new resident orientation, interacting with other departments to ensure a smooth transition.
• Coordinate services with other disciplines and involve other departments in activities as applicable.
• Participate with other members of the community team in identifying and recommending additional services or a physical move within the continuum of care for residents whose needs have changed.
• Interact with the resident and family members when a change in the resident’s condition necessitates additional services or a physical move within the continuum of care.
• Assist residents and family members by offering support in dealing emotionally with the aging process and illnesses.
• Create annual plan, goals, budgets, pricing and performance standards; maintain appropriate records pertaining to the department budget; monitor and control cost expenditures, providing justifications/explanations for variances as appropriate. Submit all appropriate billings for services provided by the department.
• Provide resource and assistance to the Marketing Department to promote and support events.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and maintain required reports, records, studies and surveys.
• Network, plan, coordinate and contract with qualified educators, instructors and health professionals to provide program components.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree in recreational therapy and/or Activity Director Certification preferred
• Two years of appropriate professional experience in geriatrics, recreation, or social administration.
• At least five years’ experience in supervising staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and perform simple arithmetic.

WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES AND SHOW APPRECIATION THROUGH…

• Scholarships and Educational Assistance Programs, because we value the development of our team members and promoting from within.
• Extraordinary Reward Points, because we value recognizing and appreciating our employees for their hard work.
• Our comprehensive benefits, because we value health and wellness for you and your family.
• Various Employee-led Committees because we value employee engagement and making your voice heard.
• A Free and Confidential Employee Assistance Program because we understand that life happens.
• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, (401)K Retirement
Freedom Village Bradenton has partnered with Daily Pay to give our team members control over accessing their paycheck on their own schedule. Ask us about how this benefit supports your financial wellbeing today!

Salary: $65,000-$68,000

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