Lifestyle Director

Joining the Benchmark Senior Living team means putting your passion to work. Our 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. In our supportive environment, associates can learn and grow. With professional and personal training programs, as well as education for career advancement, we empower associates to explore their interests, feed their passion, and pursue growth opportunities. 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! 

Edgehill Continuing Care Retirement Community is seeking an energetic and fun Lifestyle Director! We are looking for someone that enjoys organizing events and programs, has an engaging personality, strong communication skills and enjoys motivating people.

The Lifestyle Director is responsible for oversight of daily operations and management of an exclusive senior care facility, including Independent and Assisted living/Memory Care neighborhoods; coordinating, implementing, and evaluating our community programs to enhance our resident’s experience, while developing, maintaining, and cultivating relationships with community organizations, current residents, and families.

• The Lifestyle Director oversees the activity staff to coordinate and implement resident interests and programs to create a varied yet innovative activity program within the community.
• Plan and organize recreational activities and events for residents to promote social engagement and overall well-being –
• Collaborate with community leadership and resident committees to ensure a consistent level of both internal and external programming capturing all events our community has to offer; enhances to innovates Community programming standards including Wellness initiatives for Independent Living Environment.
• Supports, encourages, and directs independent program pursuits, works with individual residents and committees to gain insight into resident preferences.
• Monitor facility compliance with corporate and state regulations and licensing requirements
• Please note that this job description is intended to provide an overview of the duties, qualifications, and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not exhaustive or comprehensive. The job description may be subject to change based on the needs of the Community.

Requirements 

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