Job Description
Job Description
Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach.
Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect.
We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources.
Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward-thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose-driven life.
Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.
We also have some pretty great benefits :
- Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage!)
- Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
- Referral bonus program
- Paid time off (PTO) w / immediate access to 5 PTO days
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
- Educational assistance, nursing scholarships, & professional development opportunities
- Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
- Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
- Plus so much more!
Givens Estates is looking for a full-time Life Enrichment Director to join our team! Our philosophy of vibrant aging is rooted in the belief that staying active and fully engaged in life improves one's quality of life.
The Life Enrichment Director will lead, plan, develop, and implement a holistic wellness program that enhances the quality of life for our residents, focusing on the seven dimensions of wellness : emotional, vocational, physical, spiritual, intellectual, social, and environmental.
You'll work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure that all residents from Independent Living to Skilled Nursing have a variety of engaging opportunities to support their wellness journey.
What you'll do :
- Lead and create a collaborative team environment with social services, wellness, and programming departments to enhance the resident experience across the community.
- Ensure residents have access to innovative, creative, and diverse programs that balance the seven dimensions of wellness across all levels of care.
- Develop offsite and overnight events and trips for residents while coordinating transportation needs.
- Manage, train, and support Life Enrichment staff, volunteers, and ensure proper documentation of resident care needs.
- Work closely with the Health Services Director to ensure the psychosocial and wellness needs of residents in Health Services are met in accordance with regulations.
- Prepare and manage the Life Enrichment department's annual operating budget.
- Keep up-to-date with research and best practices in wellness and programming for older adults.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Executive Director and ensure compliance with Givens policies and procedures.
What you'll need :
- A bachelor's degree in gerontology, health promotion, exercise physiology, music therapy, art therapy, recreational therapy, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of progressive leadership experience in managing wellness, social services, or life enrichment programs.
- Previous experience working with older adults in a life plan community or healthcare setting is strongly preferred.
- Creativity and event planning experience to develop dynamic, engaging programs.
- Valid NC Driver's License with a clear driving record.
Compensation is 68k - 75k, based on background and experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package.
Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years.
We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.
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