Lifestyles Associate

We are seeking a Lifestyles Associate to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a Lifestyle Associate, you will play an important role in all phases of coordinating activities that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others! 

What you'll do:

• Develop, plan and implement social, recreational, spiritual and educational activities for residents.


• Encourage, motivate and assist residents to participate in social, recreational, spiritual and educational activities as determined by individual assessment; take part personally in activities.


• Assist and facilitate organized parties, games, trips, and other departmental activities in which residents participate campus-wide.


• Counsel residents at least once monthly.


• Participate in the development of interdisciplinary care plans for residents in cooperation with appropriate staff; document resident programs.


• Order activity supplies; coordinate the maintenance of music and craft supplies. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of activity room, storage areas and office.


• Recruit, train, coordinate and actively work with volunteers assigned to assist with activities.


• Make appropriate arrangements for off-campus group activities. Coordinate transportation for residents to off-campus activities.

 What you’ll bring:

• Requires understanding and ability to use simple arithmetic and grammar with accuracy. This level of knowledge is normally associated with the attainment of a High School Diploma (or G.E.D.). High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) required.


• Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of the company and governing authorities


• Requires ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions. Requires ability to convey detailed oral and written instructions which can be understood and carried out by residents, guests, volunteers, and co-workers.


• Requires ability to plan, promote, and direct community service programs in the interest of residents.


• Requires ability to work under flexible and busy schedules; some nights and weekends required.

 The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. 

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, ​age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.