Overview

Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access is available for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)

Brookdale Lake Shore Drive is hiring a Director of Resident Programs

A Senior Living community specializing in Independent and Assisted Living

Full Time - Monday - Friday with some evenings, weekends, and holidays

Resident Programs Director / Senior Living Resident Programs Director Experience Required

• Some Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays
• Must Have A Flexible Schedule
• Must be organized
• Must have experience in managing budgets 
• Must have experience in managing staff

Brookdale is a GREAT place to further your career.

• Early Access to Pay! 
• We pride ourselves with a culture of caring. All leadership team members and associates partner together to make sure each resident feels like they are family.
• We recognize our staff with our monthly Everyday Hero award and prizes (PTO & Bonus).
• We have an established Associate Committee to give our associates a voice.
• We have a diverse and fulfilling team environment and commit to providing our employees the support they need
• Dedicated career path for all positions - make it a career and not just a job!
• Earn while you learn! With our Relias training program, the more you learn, the more you grow!
• Free Meals during working hours
• Opportunity for growth and promotion - utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
• Associate Perks & Discount programs
• Associate Assistance Program
• 2022 JD Power Award Recipient
• Associate Appreciation Fund - "End of Year Bonus"

JOIN our TEAM NOW, just in time for the NEW 2023 ENROLLMENT BENEFIT PLAN. (Full-time & Part-time Associates)

Make Lives Better Including Your Own!

If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness.

• Our community thrives off of our family like atmosphere. Everyone is family here, so join our collaborative A-Team and change the lives of seniors every day! 

Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Additional benefits offered include, but are not limited to:

• Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts
• Advance Nursing Career Opportunity

• HSA/Health Savings Account (You never pay federal taxes on money put into HSA) WOW! For those that are Eligible.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) Use for General Health Care like Medical, Pharmacy, Dental and vision deductibles, or use this for Restricted Health Care such as Medical expenses after your deductible is met.
• Dental Plan Options
• Vision

Responsibilities

The Resident Programs Director has the primary responsibility and authority to oversee the quality of life for resident engagement as outlined in Brookdale mission and cornerstones, the Optimum Life philosophy and culture, as well as the Resident Programs Standards of Excellence. The Resident Programs Director serves as a part of the management team to ensure policies and procedures are understood, trained, and implemented. The Resident Programs Director hires, trains, and manages at least one and a half full time associates to ensure all program expectations are in place and all customers involved have quality of life and are satisfied.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Qualifications

Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree (B.A.) in recreation, health education or related field with two or more years of direct programming experience with older adults preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special RequirementsRequirements for California communities: At least one year experience in supervising associates and in training volunteers.

Management/Decision MakingApplies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these.

Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Basic typing and computer skills are essential preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Ability to lift: up to 25 pounds
• Vision
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Possible exposure to various drugs, chemical, infectious, or biological hazards

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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