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Overview

Presbyterian Homes & Services -Stair Crest in Muskegois seeking a Life Enrichment Director for its team.

Life Enrichment Director is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, facilitating, leading, evaluating and effectively directing the life enrichment staff and programs in order to ensure the delivery of high quality resident care and services consistent with regulations and established best practices.

Reports to the Campus Administrator

This is a Full Time, 40 hours/week position.

Flexibility may be needed based on events and programs.

Salary: $20.82-$26.02/hr +BOE

ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY

Here at Stair Crest, you will find purpose and p assion in your work with a team of like-minded people focused on enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults. Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is looking for someone like you, who is focused on living out your calling for care. YOU become part of the most important resources in our ministry--focused on helping to understand people's needs and working together to be supportive and empowering in ord er to build a vibrant and thriving community. You benefit from a close-knit community-based team and a supportive organization with opportunities for movement and growth.

Responsibilities

The Life Enrichment Director is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, facilitating, leading, evaluating and effectively directing the life enrichment staff and program in order to ensure the delivery of high quality resident care and services consistent with regulations and established best practices.

Specifically the Life Enrichment Director will, (but not limited to):

+ Develop, plan, direct and implement a comprehensive program of leisure life/life enrichment services for residents. Collaborate with residents, families, other professionals and staff to develop, plan, and implement programs that meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household. Establish systems and processes for management of campus events, shared services, equipment etc.

+ Develop, plan, direct and maintain a life enrichment program based upon resident assessment, needs, interests/preferences, regulations and established procedures and best practices. Provide consultation, evaluation, and assessment of residents as needed.

+ Develop and implement processes and plans for care plans. Participate in resident care planning with the team and other health care providers as needed. Provide resident, family and staff education/consultation. Communicate resident leisure status and needs to the resident, their family, staff and other professionals (i.e. care conferences). Refer to other professionals as appropriate. Maintain records by practice standards, third party payers and regulatory agencies. Complete necessary portions of assessments and care plans as required. Maintain all required documentation in accordance with regulations and established procedures.

+ Serve as a site resource for life enrichment services. Provide direct education, coaching, mentoring, materials, resources, support and/or supervision/direction for all life enrichment programming in the site.

+ Develop, implement and promote a program that helps residents achieve “their best day”, filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities. Participate in meeting resident and household needs by actively assisting (to the extent of cross training and certification) with tasks to meet identified needs as appropriate. Maintain effective communication systems with all customers. Serve as a life enrichment/leisure resource and advocate for the site.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, or related field or equivalent experience. Specialized training or experience in geriatric activities, social work or gerontology is desirable.

+ 2+ years Previous Supervisory experience leading a team and Leadership experience in recreation program/event coordination.

+ Demonstrated leadership qualities, leadership skills, interpersonal relationship skills and knowledge of federal and state regulations.

+ Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.

+ Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

About PHS

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota–Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care options and services for older adults. There are over 7,500 team members like you at PHS, serving more than 26,000 older adults through 60+ PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, and through Optage® and other community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive®, the largest geriatric primary care practice in MN, providing comprehensive care for over 15,000 older adults.An Innovative Leader: Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an Innovative Leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and overall well-being. PHS is now one of the largest nonprofit senior housing and services providers in the US.Our strong focus on our employees, means we are committed to an environment where you are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to team growth from within, roughly 80% of leadership roles are filled through the development of people like you. To learn more about PHS culture, benefits and team development, we invite you to visit the "Careers" section of our website.Let's get you started.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

Job ID2025-27271

CategoryRecreation Services

Job Location : CityMuskego

Job Location : StateWI

CampusStair Crest

TypeFull Time