Community Life Director - McLean, United States - The Trillium

Description

The Community Life Director is responsible for the development and oversight of resident services, including planning and coordinating opportunities for residents that promote a level of health, wellbeing, engagement and growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Plans, schedules and conducts lifestyle programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities for the residents.
• Coordinates internal and external opportunities for residents to enhance their physical and psychosocial well being.
• Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events.
• Coordinates holiday decorations for the community.
• Recruits and develops additional resources for services to the residents. Initiates correspondence including public relations communications with outside organizations, service groups and volunteers.
• Advises and motivates residents regarding appropriate individual and group activities based on resident interests and opportunities for growth.
• Designs, implements and oversees the transportation program.
• Prepares and organizes a calendar of events. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval. Posts and distributes the calendar.
• Develops and prints the community newsletter. Submits the calendar to the Executive Director for final approval.
• Meets with new residents to introduce the program.
• Provides ongoing communication with residents and, as necessary, family members.
• Provides leadership of wellness program.
• Coordinates the community library.
• Purchases and maintains equipment and supplies in accordance with budgetary guidelines.
• Prepares preliminary draft of Community Life Operating Budget.
• Oversees the reservation and assignment of resident garages.
• Organizes and supervises volunteer staff.
• Maintains a database and prepares reports on resident assessments, participation and satisfaction.
• Meets routinely with Executive Director, Directors of Nursing, Social Services and Community Life Assistants to review operational issues, set goals and provide updates on individual resident participation.
• Supervises staff of Community Life Assistants across the multiple levels of service in a retirement community.
• Provides orientation to the Community Life Department for all new staff.
• Participates in community inservices.
• Participates on the Continuous Improvement Team.
• Interacts with residents, guests and staff in at atmosphere of hospitality.
• Protects the privacy of the resident when communicating oral and written information.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Lifestyle Director supervises the transportation department and Lifestyle Coordinators in all levels of care at the community.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Minimum Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from twoyear college or technical school;
• One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.