Director of Community Life

Friends Home in Kennett, a senior living community in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Community Life Director (40 hours/week) to work weekdays and occasional weekends and evenings. We offer a competitive starting salary and great working conditions. Our small, home-like facility is considering applicants who are resident-centered and who have a desire to create a vibrant environment where our resident can thrive. Certified Activities Directors or Occupational Therapy Assistants encouraged to apply! EOE

Responsibilities:

· Oversees the activities and recreation program meeting the appropriate needs of the residents at all levels of ability, including individual, small, and large group participation utilizing Montessori methods

· Completes activities-related MDS documentation for all residents in skilled nursing

· Manages all Community Life staff, including scheduling, disciplinary actions, training and oversight.

· Responsible for ensuring that community van is maintained, cleaned and inspected and that drivers and accompanying staff are scheduled

· Approves and oversees payroll and paid time off for Community Life staff

· Ensures that Facilities van is kept current on inspection, registration and maintenance

· Develops and implements health,wellness, cultural and recreational activities and programs based on resident needs and interests, with a focus on each resident’s learning style (hands-on, auditory, visual) and utilizing Montessori methods for our skilled nursing facility, traditional Personal Care, and dementia unit

· Responsible for tracking all expenses, staying within allotted budget, and presenting a quality program.

· Records attendance, level of participation, and response of residents; reports any changes in resident behavior, safety hazards, or procedural difficulties to the Executive Director.

· Responsible for assisting residents to and from activities

· Assists in the evaluation of each resident according to their backgrounds, activity interests, abilities, and physical limitations and document in ECP

· Calls for assistance when resident's needs require additional support from other staff members.

· Maintains an inventory of all supplies and equipment; maintains the equipment and supplies, insures that materials are stored in a safe and neat location

· Coordinates activities and special events with other departments, including Dining Services.

· Responsible for planning of special community events such as holiday parties. Actively involved in planning outings, evenings, and weekend functions

· In cooperation with staff, develops and creates daily/monthly schedules and calendars and ensures they are displayed appropriately throughout the facility

· Develops and displays thematic/holiday decorations throughout the facility with all Community Life staff

· Assists with developing methods for effective utilization of community resources.

· Regularly interacts with residents by scheduling and personally leading at least one activity per day

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree. Education, psychology, social work, therapy or prior activities background helpful

· Experience in a supervisory role (min 1 year)

· Flexibility and adaptability

· Proficient in English Language, reading, writing, grammar, math skills

· Comfortable working with the senior population, including physically and/or cognitively impaired adults

· Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook

· Working knowledge of Human Services/Social Services programs desired

· Creativity & Enthusiasm

· Willingness to learn about and implement Montessori Methodology

Pay: Up to $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a post-offer drug screen, physical and TB test?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• supervisory: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Activities Director or Occupational Therapy Asst (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kennett Square, PA 19348 (Required)

Work Location: In person