When you work at The Lodge of Northbrook, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

The Lodge of Northbrook is recruiting for Director of Life Enrichment. In this role you will be 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 programming is designed to meet the needs and to develop future programs to help meet the wellness needs of the residents (including but not limited to intellectual, occupational, social, environmental, spiritual, emotional, nutritional and physical.) The development of the programming must meet the requirements of the LCS Lifestyles and Health Services. The Director must support and illustrate the Hospitality Promises.

Starting Salary: $58,000

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Director of Life Enrichment:

• Assess resident preferences and develop a program of opportunities that are meaningful to the residents served and enhance their sense of well-being (identity, growth, autonomy, security, connectedness, meaning and joy)
• Supervise the Life Enrichment Department (less than two full-time/equivalent staff members, if any) to include interviewing, hiring (with approval from the Executive Director), training, evaluating, and counseling within established policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate volunteer and/or pay-per-service entertainment for special events, seasonal events, and educational speakers related to wellness topics that meet the needs and interests of the residents.
• 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 areas of lifestyle activity.
• Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program.
• Plan and execute diverse and engaging programs to meet the needs of a diverse resident population including newly retired seniors seeking a carefree lifestyle, seniors in need of physical assistance, and seniors in varying stages of memory loss.
• Lead daily resident activities per the Company’s standards
• Participate in resident meetings and lead some of the resident committee meetings.
• Create annual plan, goals, budgets, pricing and performance standards; maintain appropriate records pertaining to the department budget; monitors and controls cost expenditures, providing justifications/explanations for variances as appropriate. Submit all appropriate billings for services provided by the department.
• Prepare and distribute the monthly calendars according to the Company’s standards.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in recreational activities/life enrichment or the equivalent of working experience in the field.
• Three years’ working experience in activities/life enrichment with seniors.
• Experience working with memory care residents desired; supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be artistically creative, motivational, and energetic with a passion for serving others
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Reader
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite products
• Familiarity with required electronics, including but not limited to iPads, tablets, smart TV’s and digital cameras
• Good communication skills (oral and written)

License/Certification or Other Special Requirements:

• Must possess current and valid driver’s license consistent with the requirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which the driver is licensed
• Must possess personal driving record consistent with the requirements of the Driver Selection Policy
• Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Employee Meal Program
• PTO & Holidays

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!

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