Activities Director

Overview
Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a leading operator of assisted living, and memory care communities in 30locations in Illinois, Indiana and Florida. We are the residence of choice for more than 1,700 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 1,400 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them continue making a difference in our world.

Responsibilities
Develops and implements programs of interest and meaning to our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their active aging lifestyle expectations. Manages and supervises activity assistants, volunteers, and drivers (where applicable).

• Manages the monthly event calendar, and all move in actions related to Activities for all residents using software.
• Researches, evaluates, approves, develops and modifies community events and programs, according to resident interests.
• Prepares and publishes an engaging and creative monthly program calendar which incorporates the communities’ events and programs by the 15th of every month (ex. December calendar due Nov 15). Using software program.
• Manages all aspects of the Activities program.
• Engages and motivates residents resulting in program participation.
• Contributes to community growth by participating in sales activities.
• Engages in community public relations including collaboration with corporate public relations and preparation of local positive publicity stories.
• Manages departmental needs and goals within department budgets.
• Serves as the community’s “manager-on-duty” on a regular basis.
• Determine and manage community resident transportation operation, including scheduling of outside events and similar operational decisions.
• May drive company vehicle from community to social and other various destinations (only if required by community).
• Recruits, approves, trains and manages volunteers where applicable.
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word. Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions. Ensures a positive attitude and team orientation is exhibited in verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Solid performance management skills, including the ability to communicate performance expectations, document performance conversations, coach and document performance issues and complete performance management expectations as guided by the company.
• Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions designed to achieve company expectations and goals for the community.
• Able to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to effectively utilize technology including use of computers, iPad/Tablet use, Word programming, internet access, email, and social media.
• Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Company motor vehicle policy standards.

Benefits

Offered to full time staff
•Medical, dental, vision insurance
•Paid time off Accrues immediately!
•Life Insurance paid by company
•Short term Disability
•Long term Disability
•Accident Insurance
•401k with match starting immediately upon hire

Benefits for all staff

• DailyPay © (Advanced pay product). Work today, Get paid tomorrow!
• Discount meals while working -$3/meal