What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Enrichment Specialist position at Episcopal Retirement Services?
Life Enrichment Specialist – Affordable Living
Are you looking for a great culture and an opportunity to grow with an organization? Episcopal Retirement Services has been votes one of Cincinnati's TOP EMPLOYERS for 17 years running and we are hiring passionate professionals. To learn more about ERS and our award-winning culture: https://blog.episcopalretirement.com/17-years-twp
When you love what you do, it shows!
Episcopal Retirement Services has an award-winning culture and a robust mix of available benefits and perks that may include:
The Life Enrichment Specialist is responsible for fostering social, intellectual, and occupational wellness by creating opportunities for social connectedness, meaningful engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
Episcopal Retirement Services is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Are you looking for a great culture and an opportunity to grow with an organization? Episcopal Retirement Services has been votes one of Cincinnati's TOP EMPLOYERS for 17 years running and we are hiring passionate professionals. To learn more about ERS and our award-winning culture: https://blog.episcopalretirement.com/17-years-twp
When you love what you do, it shows!
Episcopal Retirement Services has an award-winning culture and a robust mix of available benefits and perks that may include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- Generous PTO
- Health Savings Account
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 403B
- Discounted Meals
- Internal Promotions
- PayActiv
- Tickets at Work
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
The Life Enrichment Specialist is responsible for fostering social, intellectual, and occupational wellness by creating opportunities for social connectedness, meaningful engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Word preferred.
- Some experience working with the senior or aging population recommended; has a passion to work with elders.
- Moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis and up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis. May push residents in wheelchairs as needed.
- Is able to read, write and communicate effectively in the English language; has the ability to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Is able and willing to work independently with flexibility and integrity, as well as effectively and harmoniously with team members, clients, family members, volunteers, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be fully up-to-date with required vaccinations.
- Approaches all job duties through the organization’s commitment to our whole-person well being eight dimension model.
- Serves as a key member of the Affordable Living Resident Support Team
- Plan and facilitate group programs, activities, and special events.
- Encourage resident participation and peer engagement.
- Support volunteer initiatives and resident committees.
- Promote opportunities that support lifelong learning and purposeful living.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support resident well-being.
- Foster meaningful relationships and community connections among residents.
- Assist with maintaining activity calendars and participation records.
- Support programs that enhance intellectual, emotional, occupational, social, and environmental wellness.
- Build relationships with residents and community partners.
- Work collaboratively with all members of the AL-Resident Support team.
Episcopal Retirement Services is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.