Life Enrichment Director

Overview

The Life Enrichment Director is responsible for planning and implementing a variety of cultural, educational and leisure activities, outings and special events, assisting resident transports, and developing the monthly activity calendar. Focusing on resident engagement and eliminating loneliness; helplessness and boredom

This is a full-time position. 

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate activities that promote “life with purpose”


• Coordinate volunteer program


• Coordinate Drivers


• Be familiar with regulatory compliance


• Oversee pet program


• Plan, coordinate and implement off campus trips for assisted living, healthcare and independent living residents.


• Must be able to coordinate programming based on resident need and identified request. 


• Programming focus on mind; body and spirit


• Leadership responsibilities including but not limited to departmental budgeting, board reporting, and quality assurance performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates degree in gerontology or related field preferred


• Licensure/Certification: A minimum of a 90-hour Activity Training Certificate; COTA; or Recreational Therapy degree preferred; Must have a current Ohio Driver’s License. Must have a good driving record and be insurable


• Experience: A minimum of 2 year experience in activities/programs/event planning preferred.  Must be able to multi-task and work independently.  Must be computer literate with ability to learn new software programs. Excellent communication skills to work with persons of all levels of background and education as well as persons with cognitive and physical limitations.  Must be able to engage older adults in programs that enhance their quality of life

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits


• Vision & Dental Insurance


• Pet Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match


• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one


• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance


• Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis


• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study


• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College


• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges


• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts


• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks


• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Life Enrichment Director at Otterbein!