Life Enrichment Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Resident Life Coordinator.

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, assist and implement a full life enrichment program and volunteer program, as well as maintaining and updating on-campus communication.

• Collaborate with the resident services director in the planning, implementation and facilitation of social and recreational programs at the campus.
• Program include structured individual and group activities and facilitating resident-led events and activities.
• Ensure all social and recreational programming guidelines are in accordance with CL's LifeConnect® philosophy.
• Support and assist in the marketing of programs to the community and staff.
• Plan for and escort residents to events outside the facility such as educational outings, special trips, musical performances, and other off-campus trips while remaining in compliance with CL Policy.
• Collaborate with the Resident Life Director in the coordination of the resident and community volunteer program.
• Develop and direct the volunteer program, including recruiting, scheduling, and coordinating volunteers for the campus.
• Coordinate with other departments in the planning, implementation and facilitation of events.
• Periodically, this position will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing larger-scale events.
• Update on-campus TV channel.
• Utilize other methods of formal communication to residents and staff (such as the monthly newsletter, information board, etc.

appropriately. Provide newsletter editing as needed.

• Stay current with trends in the field of recreational programming for older adults and assure that Covenant Living standards for activity programs are met or exceeded.
• Provide welcome and orientation as new residents move-in.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, preferred.
• Training or experience in activities, crafts, recreation or a related field.
• Experience in working with senior adults and in retirement community operations.
• Must have a current Illinois driver’s license and a good driving record for transporting residents to off-campus activities.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to the LifeConnect Profile software and campus TV software is essential.
• Possess excellent communication skills (English, oral and written) with poise and confidence in personal contact with residents, staff, and / or the general public.
• Highly motivated individual who demonstrates organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills. Initiative and the ability to follow through are essential.
• Ability to understand the needs of the aging adult. Must demonstrate an understanding of customer service.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes :

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Various voluntary benefits : Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home / auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet Insurance
30+ days ago