Regional Director - Life Enrichment

The Regional Director of Life Enrichment is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Life Enrichment Department and its staff. This role requires a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for improving the quality of life for seniors. The ideal candidate will have experience in activity programming, a strong understanding of senior living, and the ability to inspire and lead a team.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

- Develop and implement overarching strategies for life enrichment across the facility, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and resident needs.

- Oversee the creation and continuous improvement of life enrichment programs that cater to the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well-being of residents.

- Supervise and mentor the Life Enrichment Department and staff, facilitating professional development and ensuring high standards of program delivery.

- Responsible for the financial planning and budget allocation for the Life Enrichment Department, ensuring resources are optimally utilized to maximize resident satisfaction.

- Ensure all life enrichment activities comply with state and federal regulations, maintain high standards of safety and quality, and program execution.

- Collaborate with other departments such as Resident Care, Culinary, and Facilities to integrate life enrichment activities with broader care and service plans.

- Foster relationships with local organizations, schools, and volunteer groups to enhance program offerings and community integration for residents.

- Stay informed about the latest trends in elder care and therapeutic recreation to continually enhance program offerings.

- Coordinate the response to emergencies related to resident activities, ensuring safety and continuity of care.

- Regularly solicit and incorporate feedback from residents, families, and staff to improve the quality and relevance of life enrichment programs.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

- Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Therapeutic Recreation, Social Work, Gerontology, or a related healthcare field.

- Extensive industry experience of at least 10 years in life enrichment or recreational therapy, with a significant portion of that time in a leadership or management role within elderly care settings.

- Proven leadership experience leading and managing large teams, with a track record of successful program development and implementation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Deep understanding of the specialized needs of elderly populations across different communities.

- Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations affecting multiple assisted living communities, including updates and changes in policy.

- Exceptional skills in creating and executing long-term strategic plans that enhance life enrichment programs at a regional level.

- Profound ability to lead, inspire, and manage diverse teams across multiple locations, fostering a cohesive and motivated workforce.

- Advanced communication negotiation skills to effectively deal with a range of stakeholders including facility managers, healthcare professionals, regulatory bodies, and external partners.

- Ability to oversee the operational and strategic aspects of life enrichment programs across multiple facilities, ensuring consistency and quality of care.

- Capability to innovate and standardized enrichment programs that can be tailored to individual facility needs while maintaining overall organizational goals.

- Aptitude for managing complex situations and crises across regions, adapting strategies as necessary to maintain service quality and compliance.