Director, Resident Engagement - Oak Park, United States - Brookdale Oak Park

Brookdale Oak Park

Verified Company

Oak Park, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

_Voted by Newsweek in 2024 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity_

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

Brookdale Oak Park is hiring an Activity Assistant
A Senior Living community specializing in Independent and Assisted Living

Full Time

May inlcude every other weekend
This is an incentive based position, which may include bonuses, incentive or commission plans_
Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Promotes, creates, develops, and maintains an environment that supports a culture of engagement based on Brookdale's Engagement Philosophy.

Creates and manages the community's resident programs department, ensuring it uses a person-centered approach starting with positive perceptions of aging while building relationships and connections.

Hires, trains, and supervises at least 2 fulltime associates in accordance with Company policies. Is responsible for recruiting and hiring high quality and engaged associates and ensuring they are appropriately trained and developed to meet the needs of residents. Makes decisions related to associate development, discipline, and termination, in partnership with Executive Director.
Develops and manages an innovative, continuous culture of engagement reflective of adults by leveraging engagement's fundamental concepts and points of difference.
Cultivates personcentered engagement that is meaningful to the individual by working with resident engagement associates to learn and understand each resident's unique interests and desires. Ensures programming incorporates elements of spontaneity daily, as appropriate, and associates looks for opportunities to bridge social connections and create friendships among residents.
Encourages and promotes purposeful opportunities for residents, both internally and externally. Networks with outside community resources to enrich the variety of opportunities available to residents. May be required to drive a community vehicle, when necessary, to ensure residents receive meaningful opportunities outside of the community.
Ensures resident experience and welcome protocols are implemented properly.
Supports community operations by working to ensure associates are providing resident engagement opportunities to achieve the highest level of resident experience and satisfaction.
Collaborates and oversees Resident Engagement team's plans and execution of special events at the community including, but not limited to, holiday, family, Friends for Life, educational, and other marketing events.
Oversees the development of the monthly programming calendar. Reviews and approves the calendar to ensure it is based on residents' shared interests. Ensures Company initiatives and specialty programs are scheduled and executed as scheduled.
Ensures department is in compliance with the Brookdale Excellence Standards Tool (BEST) and appropriate state, federal, and other regulations related to resident programming and engagement.
Maintains and adheres to department monthly budget and expense control while managing appropriate community vendor contracts.
Where applicable, manages volunteer program and fitness center.
Represents department in all community meetings, including but not limited to, Collaborative Care, All Associate, Leadership Team, and Care Planning. Participates in regional calls and trainings as required and ensures Resident Engagement associates participant when necessary.
Oversees social media content to ensure alignment with Brookdale's culture, brand, and social media guidance and Brookdale standards.
Facilitates planning, collaboration, and partnership between service lines to optimize a culture of engagement reaching all areas of the campus, where applicable.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the abovereferenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by their supervisor._

Qualifications:

Education and Experience
A minimum of 3 years of direct experience with adults, coordinating, planning, and executing programs is required. Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation, gerontology, health care, education, or other related field preferred. Leadership experience is required.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license and may be required to obtain a commercial driver's license based on the needs of the community.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions