A Life Enrichment Director is responsible for creating and overseeing programs and activities to enhance the quality of life for residents in a senior living community. They aim to promote physical, emotional and social well-being for residents through structured and unstructured activities such as exercise classes, arts and crafts, music and dance events, games, and outings. The Life Enrichment Director must work within safety regulations, budgetary constraints, and in line with the community's guidelines, policies and procedures. They also work with other departments, such as dining services and housekeeping, to ensure that activities are well coordinated and executed. A Life Enrichment Director is a vital position in senior living communities, as they help to ensure that residents are happy, healthy and engaged in meaningful activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Recreational Therapy, Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, or Certified Activity Director preferred. Experience may be substituted.

• Extensive experience in a creative event management or activity planning role.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of team members, residents and family members

• 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred

• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy

• Compassion for older adults

• Extensive knowledge of current technologies

• Experience working with individuals with dementia preferred

• Working knowledge of the senior living industry preferred

• Experience teach/training others and facilitating groups

• Must possess valid driver’s license

• Must be 21 years of age to obtain a CDL; must obtain a CDL license within 90 days of hire