Director Lifestyles & Wellness 2200

Provides leadership and direction for the programs and services associated with the Lifestyles & Wellness department. Provides supervision to the Pastoral Services Program, Manager Ancillary Services, Social Services, Manager Clinic, Coordinator Wellness, Coordinator Volunteer, Coordinator Lifestyles and Administrative Assistant. Leads an interdisciplinary team in providing unique opportunities for personal growth, life enrichment, and self-expression for the community while providing support to residents and their families to ensure a smooth transition to the community to maximize independence.

Job Duties (Essential)

• Oversees Wellness Services and the programming component of the Lifestyles & Wellness department which includes, but is not limited to, outings, in-house programs, events, and creative expression programming.
• Provides semi-annual strategic planning and leads monthly operational programming in Independent Living. Supports Neighborhood and Household Leaders in their learning & development around wellness programs, such as the Pathways to Wellness.
• Monitors the monthly development of the Independent Living programming calendar utilizing in-house and community resources in conjunction with the Activities Committee and individual preferences to meet the needs and interests of all residents.
• Oversees Ancillary Services which includes front desk concierge, event set-up, and transportation.
• Assists residents in making smooth and orderly transitions to their new home and between levels of service.
• Serves as a member of the Resident Care Committee which ensures all residents can live in the level that is best suited for the individual.
• Ensures basic medical services are available to the independent living residents, giving them the opportunity to age in place as much as possible.
• Oversees the volunteer program within the community to bring additional services to our residents, as well as recruiting residents to volunteer across all levels of service.
• Establishes and maintains connections with community agencies, sub-contractors, and service providers to assure required resources for residents.
• Establishes resident/team member communication networks and procedures in coordination with other team members.
• Collaborates with the Associate Executive Director in passing important information to the Resident Council from the Lifestyles & Wellness Department.
• Attends leadership team meetings and other assigned committee meetings.
• Serves as contract monitor for the Beauty Shop, Barbershop, Manicurist, and Clothing Alterations, if applicable; maintains licensure and contract updates.
• Prepares departmental budget and fiscal reports. Establishes systems for inventory controls and department expenses and maintains fiscal control.
• Ensures the delivery of complete program of spiritual care to residents, their loved ones, and team members of all faith traditions.
• Supports an interdisciplinary approach to spiritual care.
• Supervise and facilitates the work of those delivering spiritual care, including interns.
• Oversees visitation of residents in all levels of living and in hospitals with a priority on crisis situations.
• Facilitates the development and implementation of spiritual care services, activities, and events.
• Coordinate church, clergy, pastoral visitors, and volunteers from the religious community.
• Participates in programs and administrative activities of the community.
• Develops and maintains proper administration procedures for Pastoral Services in accordance with community policies.
• Oversees in-house publications relating to spiritual care for the community.
• Participates in trade association of choice to establish outside networking relationships and continued education sessions for current trends and career growth.
• Attends all mandatory in-services and others as appropriate.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of program planning and coordination.
• Knowledge of gerontology and health care issues affecting older adults.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to drive wellness and lifestyle needs, identify issues, and manage the communication and direction throughout the process.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and family members as well as community team members.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in recreation/human services or related field required.
• 5+ years recreation experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• May include frequent lifting (up to 50lbs).
• Extensive walking, bending, stooping, standing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Ability to work inside and outside to effectively make rounds daily throughout the facility and to respond to problems and emergencies.
• Ability to assist in transporting Residents.
• Universal staffing, holiday, inclement weather, and a flexible work schedule are required.

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