Activities Director - Assisted Living

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Activities/Program Director, Assisted Living

IS CREATIVITY YOUR PASSION? The Commons in Lincoln is looking for a full time Activities/Program Director for our Assisted Living community. The Activities/Program Director provides leadership in the Programming Department and organizes and implements activities designed to meet the individual needs of our residents. The resident program is intended to fulfill basic psychological, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs while promoting self-esteem in a caring, nurturing environment. The Activities/Program Director reports to the Associate Executive Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care and supervises the Concierge team.Join The Commons in Lincoln, a breathtaking newer Benchmark Senior Living community proud to be named one of the Boston Globe's Top Places to Work for over a decade. We invite you to check out our campus, many employee perks, incentive bonuses, welcoming culture and more.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Takes the lead in the development and implementation of an innovative daily activity plan for residentsProduces a quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendarLeads and supervises the implementation of one-on-ones, small group and large group activities according to the programming scheduleInitiates and maintains vendor relationships, including scheduling, execution and administration of quality programmingLeads hiring, payroll processing, and scheduling for a small concierge teamEstablishes and maintains collaborative associate relationshipsSupports, encourages and directs independent activity pursuits, both individually and in small groupsFacilitates Resident and Family interactions via video chats or in-person visits, as health & safety procedures allowSupervises coordination of Holiday and Birthday CelebrationsDemonstrates knowledge about residents in regard to background, participation needs, physical abilities, interests, cognitive capacity and attention span capability

EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues. Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals.Proficiency in computer applications, including MicroSoft OfficeStrong verbal and written communication skillsBasic knowledge of social mediaPrior experience managing a small team preferredTraining and knowledge in recreational activities a plusTraining and knowledge of Alzheimer's and related dementias a plusExperience providing transportation for community residents a plus

Think senior living sounds boring? Think again. At Benchmark, we impact lives through human connection. We are thought leaders creating quality experiences and inspiring personal growth for all who engage with us. We just happen to imagine, build and manage beautiful, private-pay communities geared toward older adults. Are you Called to Care about your work, other people and making a difference? Do you believe that people and teams are Better Together than going it alone? Are you always striving to Be the Benchmark by which all others are measured? Then our core values match. Connect with us!As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

8 holidays & 3 floating holidaysDiscounted Meal ProgramPaid Training & Company-provided UniformsAssociate Referral Bonus ProgramPhysical & Mental Health Wellness Programs401k Retirement Plan with Company MatchMedical, Vision & Dental BenefitsTuition Reimbursement ProgramVacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off

• Eligibility may vary by employment statusBenchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.