Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Resident Engagement

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking to hire an energetic, compassionate and creative Programming Director to join our team in Thornwood, NY! This unique and exciting opportunity offers you the chance to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.

Joining the Benchmark at Mount Pleasant team means putting your passion to work. Our community is a place where associates feel a sense of belonging with the care that they provide, empowered by the open and reliable team that surrounds them. Our diverse and skilled workforce takes immense pride in a shared commitment: a devotion to providing caring and dedicated service.

We invite you to connect with your calling, find purpose in your career, and gain lifelong relationships through the power of human connection by transforming the lives of seniors! 

The Programming Director is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and evaluating our assisted living program to enhance our resident’s experience, while developing, maintaining and cultivating relationships with community organizations, current residents, and families. In this role, you will oversee the activity staff and van driver to coordinate and implement resident interests and programs, creating a varied yet innovative activity program within the community.

Schedule: Sunday - Thursday OR Tuesday-Saturday

Compensation: $60,000 - $65,0000

Anticipated Hire Date: Late January - Early February 2025

Responsibilities Include:

• Implements events and programs to enhance the assisted living experience and improve the resident quality of life 
• Evaluates programs to make sure the quality of programs fits the needs of all residents 
• Develops an innovative seven day a week activity program that is engaging for all residents 
• Monthly family-centered programming held on a consistent basis to promote participation and ease in scheduling. 
• Responsible for leading and implementing one-on-one, small group and large group programming according to the programming schedule 
• Supports, encourages, and directs independent program pursuits, both individually and in small groups 
• Supports the resident’s abilities by understanding that all aspects of care can be viewed as an activity 
• Produces an online and printable quality monthly newsletter and calendar and daily activity calendar on a timely basis, through Benchmarks Internal Social Media Website 
• Can manage and support programming associates, including transportation and our community Van Driver 

Required Skills/Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of aging and disability issues is required
• Must be qualified by experience and training to develop programs appropriate for elders and disabled individuals
• Management and Leadership Experience
• Therapeutic Recreation Certificate preferred
• Previous experience working with seniors is preferred
• Experience in Microsoft Office Preferred