Position Summary

The Lifestyles Services Director plans, organizes, develops and directs the overall operations of the Lifestyles Services Department; providing quality activities for residents, ensuring the recreational, physical, intellectual and social needs of each resident are met in accordance with all laws, regulations and Century Park standards. Reports to the Executive Director. CDL to be obtained within 6 months of hire, paid for by community. Qualifications

Must be licensed recreation specialist (BS degree) or must have 2 years’ experience in a social recreation program within last 5 years

Must have 3+ years of supervisory experience Valid commercial drivers’ license (CDL) in current state with clean driving record preferred

Prior experience with seniors preferred Primary Job Responsibilities

Administrative and Planning

Plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, implements and evaluates quality activity programs

Provides activity events on weekdays, weekends and evenings

Compliant with budget in labor and expense control

Develops imaginative and varied monthly calendar of Lifestyles Services

Communicates monthly calendar of Lifestyles Services to residents and staff

Promotes, coordinates and tracks hours of volunteers Lifestyles Services Duties

Welcomes and assists new residents with adjustment to community

Interviews new residents to determine Lifestyles Services information

Takes pictures of new residents for welcoming purposes newsletter) and for resident care purposes resident medication charts)

Gears Lifestyles Services toward residents? abilities and interests ? involves residents and families

Identifies resident needs and fulfills needs

Encourages social involvement through outings and events: shopping, sightseeing, scenic, parks, dining out, sports events, drama/theater, etc.

Encourages intellectual and educational development thorough literature, lectures, movies and cultural events

Encourages entertainment and personal development through hobbies, music and crafts

Encourages wellness and healthy lifestyle through exercise programs

Encourages spiritual fulfillment through religious based activities

Observes resident attendance, mood, behavior and degree of involvement and notifies Executive Director or Resident Care Director of concerning behavior or unusual changes

Drives community vehicle to planned Lifestyles Services and appointments when driver unavailable Supervisory Requirements

Interviews, hires, trains, evaluates, supervises and counsels Lifestyles Services team

Schedules department hours appropriately

Maintains an approachable management style

Treats all associates respectfully Additional Requirements

Must enjoy serving seniors

Must demonstrate excellent customer service and hospitality

Must demonstrate trustworthiness and dependability

Must work efficiently and effectively with little to no supervision

Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to receive and resolve complaints graciously

Must be resourceful, creative, open minded and patient

Must be aware of the department’s role in marketing and public relations

Must always be in proper attire and well groomed

Aptitude in arts/crafts/music highly desirable

Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics and completes all required compliance training