What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Director position at Kisco Senior Living?
Job Description
Sagewood is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Life Enrichment Director to lead the development and promotion of engaging group and individual programs that enhance the lives of our residents. In this role, you will manage resident assessments, oversee the publication of wellness materials, and implement a variety of vital services, including transportation and volunteer programs. You will also be responsible for departmental planning, budgeting, staffing, and ensuring an effective, well-trained team.
What will I do every day?
- Develop and promote a variety of group and individual Life Enrichment programs
- Manage resident risk through functional assessments and resident lifestyle assessments
- Oversee the publication of a Wellness calendar and newsletter
- Implement and manage an effective transportation program
- Establish and manage a volunteer program
- Conduct departmental planning and forecasting
- Ensure an effective staffing schedule
- Manage the Life Enrichment budget expenses and labor costs
- Hire and train new members of the Life Enrichment team
- Perform other related duties as required
What will I need to be successful in this role?
- Be a great team player
- Be a progressive and creative thinker
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Three years of experience in programming, implementing, and oversight of activities and wellness programs for different levels of skill and cognitive ability
- Two or more years of experience in training and supervising staff
- Experience working with seniors preferred
Special Requirements/Certifications:
- Valid driver’s license and proof of good driving record
- ASFA Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer (preferred)
- ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor (preferred)
- Cooper Research Institute Fitness and Strength Training for seniors (preferred)
- Senior Fitness Association Certification (preferred)
- Commercial Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within reasonable time of employment (as required)
- First Aid Certification
What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)
- Competitive pay
- A free meal per shift
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental
- Matching 401k (Full-time only)
- Paid Time Off
- Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
What do we do?
We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB Test and Background Check
*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer
