Director Of Activities / Life Enrichment / Lifestyle

Overview:

Atria Senior Living is one of the nation's leading providers of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities. We serve more than 16,000 older Americans in 27 states by creating a superior product through thought leadership, active aging programs and culinary excellence. Our communities are a hub of activity providing our residents with social opportunities and mental stimulation in comfortable, well-appointed surroundings. Behind the warmth and welcome of our Atria communities are over 11,000 employees nationwide who embrace their purpose of helping older adults have a better life. In return, not only do they have a lucrative career, but they experience the joy of helping others and making a difference in the lives of the residents and families we serve. We would love for you to join our Atria family!

We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic Engage Life Director to join our team at Atria Maplewood Place in Malden, MA. The primary job function of the Engage Life Director is to create and run a great recreational program for our residents. We are looking for a high energy, dynamic person to fulfill one of the most essential positions in our company. Our Senior Residents are active and want to be engaged every day in a diverse program.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the Atria Resident Discovery tool (ARD), including completing Learn.Do.Try. (LDT) surveys, monthly event calendar, and all move in actions related to Engage Life for all residents.
• Researches, evaluates, approves, develops and modifies community events and programs, according to resident interests and “8 Dimensions of Engagement”.
• Prepares and publishes an engaging and creative monthly program calendar which incorporates the communities’ events and programs by the 1st of every month (ex. December calendar due Nov 1).
• Manages all aspects of the Engage Life 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.
• Recruits, researches, and approves schedules and supervises programs leaders, general contractor entertainers, volunteers, religious professionals and vendors.
• Responsibly manages and supervises all Active Aging and Transportation personnel including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review (including input on pay adjustments), hiring and corrective action consistent with company policy.
• 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 assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; one to two years related experience and/or training.
• 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 Atria motor vehicle policy standards.