Activities Director

Activities Director

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday.

This position promotes and integrates the mission and philosophy of Willow Ridge Senior Living. The Activities Director is responsible for the day-to-day resident engagement. Manages and supervises the Activities Assistants, volunteers, and drivers (where applicable).

• Promotes the company’s quality of life and holistic wellness in all aspects of his/her role to include interactions with residents, family, and staff.
• Implements the monthly programming calendar.
• Plans and prepares for daily resident Activities and events.
• Lead high quality innovative programs to include a minimum of 3 – 5 self-lead programs daily.
• Implements programs to promote excellence in programming while maintaining a high level of resident/family/staff satisfaction in a responsible manner.
• Maintains current knowledge of Senior topics and participates in community training as assigned.
• Able to think creatively and independently to meet worthwhile objectives.
• Able to be innovative to create and generate solutions and programs.
• Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of the issues.
• Able to use reason, even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Able to define realistic, specific goals and objectives.
• Able to define tasks and deliverables necessary to meet goals. Can assign resources and set priorities to meet goals.
• Identifies, obtains, and effectively allocates the resources required to achieve applicable goals.
• Refined communication and intrapersonal skills enabling
• Ability to work varied schedules to include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

· Level of Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; one to two years related experience and/or training.

· Able to clearly present information through the spoken word. Can accurately communicate, providing the necessary level of detail even under stressful or demanding conditions. Ensures a positive attitude and team orientation is exhibited in verbal and non-verbal communication.

· Solid performance management skills, including the ability to communicate performance expectations, document performance conversations, coach and document performance issues and complete performance management expectations as guided by the company.

· Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and discretion to make decisions designed to achieve company expectations and goals for the community.

· Able to operate standard office equipment. Ability to effectively utilize technology including use of computers, iPad/Tablet use, Word programming, internet access, email, and social media.

· Position requires driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle). Must possess valid driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Batavia, NY 14020 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Batavia, NY 14020: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person