Life Enrichment Director

Opened in 2020, the Pillars of Prospect Park is conveniently located off the light rail transit station and close to the metro bus near the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, MN. This senior living community features 133 Independent living, 106 assisted living, and 44 memory care apartments. Two buildings make up this vibrant community and also encompass an on-site Intergenerational Child Care Center. Managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota's largest senior living operator. Join our team of dedicated employees who share in our mission to help our seniors heal, discover, and educate for longer, healthier, more meaningful lives.

The Life Enrichment Director is responsible for planning and implementing a quality leisure/social events programs, designed to assist senior age esidents in maintaining their personal potential both physically and mentally. 

This position's schedule includes;

• 80 hours every two weeks ; Full Time
• Weekend rotation
• Generous Benefits

Responsibilities

• Develops program and activities reflective of resident interests:
  • Assesses resident areas of interest and need. Designs and implements programs to meet identified psychosocial needs of residents. Develops activity care plan based on resident interest and needs.
  • Ensures, through observation and evaluation, that residents maintain a high level of performance and independence.
  • Plans, conducts and/or coordinates activities and special events.
  • Orders and maintains supplies needed for activities.
  • Encourages resident participation.
  • Communicates and coordinates events in conjunction with other facility activities.
  • Hires, trains, and supervises Life Enrichment Assistants.
• Assists in meeting the psychosocial needs of residents:
  • Promotes independence of residents by offering choices and encouraging self-help skills.
  • Encourages and assists residents in developing the confidence to participate in group activities.
  • Assists residents in developing relationships and effectively socializing.
  • Reports change in resident attitude, mood or physical status to appropriate staff.
  • Communicates with family members as appropriate.
  • Evaluates activity plan ensuring that activities are completed appropriately and are suitable to reach and maintain the highest level of performance and independence.
  • Provides new resident orientation/assessment to determine interests/needs in order to design appropriate activity plan.
• Coordinates community volunteers:
  • Adheres to volunteer onboarding policies and procedures.
  • Develops and maintains system to effectively utilize volunteers to enhance programs designed to meet psychosocial needs of residents.
  • Recruits, trains, and assigns volunteers within the building.
  • Provides volunteer recognition for work performed.
  • Assesses need for volunteer services and assigns as needed.
  • Supervises volunteers to maintain a high quality of service.
  • Develops relationships with local organizations and promotes their involvement with the facility.
• Drives Ebenezer van/bus for resident outings:
  • Reviews and completes Vehicle Requirements – Transporting Residents Checklist prior to each resident outing.
  • Maintains a log of transportation services and tasks performed throughout the driving period.
  • Responsible for the safety and welfare of passengers.
  • Practices sound, safe judgment when performing transportation services including but not limited to fire/disaster procedures and infection control procedures.
  • Recognizes and acts appropriately on safety hazards and incidents.
  • Follows all laws with regard to operating a motor vehicle.
  • Immediately reports any traffic violations or accidents.
• Other duties as assigned and directed:
  • Develops and updates relevant policies and procedures.
  • Implements work guidelines and suggestions to assure staff clearly understand and are able to follow and perform activities.
  • Serves as main contact with community organizations.
  • Conducts resident focus groups and/or one-to-one meetings to ascertain interests and preferences in activities and events.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
  • Responds appropriately to resident and building emergencies.
  • Drives bus and ensures resident safety

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science Associate Degree: Activity Director, COTA, Therapeutic Recreation or Recreation Therapy
• 2 years experience in Assisted Living or SNF programming
• Working knowledge of basic Microsoft applications
• Is flexible and willing to expand and adapt to changes in the Assisted Living field
• Drivers License Current Driver’s License (in good standing)
• Medical Exam Certification
• Must be at least 18-years old
• Must be insurable under the employers Auto Insurance Coverage
• Must complete and pass in-house transportation curriculum course and pass driving evaluation within 30 Days

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts Bachelor's Degree: Therapeutic Recreation or Music Therapy
• Three to Five Years experience

Compensation: $25.26- $35.67 Hourly

Ebenezer offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:http://www.ebenezercares.org/employee-benefits

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.