Activities Director

Be a leader with a memory care innovator!

Be part of a renowned team at Silverado, a Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™, where exceptional care meets exceptional careers! For 27 years, Silverado associates have wholeheartedly delivered unmatched care and enriched the lives of those we’ve been privileged to serve.  

At Silverado, we prioritize not only our residents but also our valued associates. As a certified Great Place to Work, we provide competitive compensation and exceptional benefits to our full-time team members. 

We are currently seeking a Director of Resident Engagement / Activities Director who is passionate about making a difference for our Overland Park Community! 

Shift Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday or M-F with occasional MOD

Why choose Silverado Overland Park? 

• We're ranked 6th nationwide by Fortune Magazine in their Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, marking our 3rd consecutive year in the top 10!  


• Certified as a Great Place to Work® for seven consecutive years 


• We value internal mobility; Silverado provides growth opportunities for just about any position on our teams 


• We offer paid training!

Qualifications: 

• Two years of experience in a social or recreational program for elders


• Knowledge or experience working with residents with Alzheimer’s Disease and/or related dementia highly desirable


• Must be comfortable working in an environment with pets and assisting in the care of community pets, including, but not limited to, dogs, cats, and birds


• One year of experience supervising others to include: setting performance expectations, coaching, motivating, promoting collaboration and teamwork, promoting company culture, managing change, providing performance feedback, delegating effectively, resolving conflicts, etc


• High School or equivalent required


• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred


• This role requires a valid driver’s license and a good driving record as a condition of employment. Associates must comply with all state and federal driving regulations


• Associates in roles requiring driving are responsible for maintaining a valid and active driver’s license. Failure to maintain a valid license may result in reassignment, suspension, or termination in accordance with company policies and applicable laws


• You may be required to work outside of your regular hours depending on business needs

What you'll be doing: 

• Under the direction of the Administrator, is responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of the resident engagement programs


• The programs shall be scheduled daily and shall make every effort to meet the comprehensive needs and interests of all the residents


• Supervises engagement staff members and volunteers

Anticipated pay range: $70,000 USD - $75,000 USD

We are looking for someone who:  

• Loves people 


• Has compassion and patience  


• Is comfortable working around animals and pets


• A quick learner who is dedicated to professional growth


• Is ethical, honest, dependable, and open-minded  


• Is an effective communicator in both verbal and written English 

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees: 

• 401(k) matching


• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA) 


• Paid time off


• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance 


• Referral program


• Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

* Silverado is not using outside recruiters to source for this position and will not accept agency or non-Silverado recruiter represented candidates in connection with this job posting. *

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

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To maintain our world class standard, all offers of employment with Silverado are contingent upon a satisfactory background check as well as drug screening, a physical and TB testing (if required for the position). Silverado also uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. 

EOE/M/F/D/V