Director of Community Life

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Community Life

Full Time Days

UMC has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 8th year in a row! 88% of our teammates say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!

UMC is currently seeking a Director of Community Life for our Bristol Glen Senior Care Community located in Newton, NJ. Bristol Glen, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is thoughtfully designed to provide person directed care in a home-like environment to ensure exceptional care and quality of life for our residents.

Requirements for a Director of Community Life :

• Bachelors with major concentration in Rec, CATs or TR or direct work experience
• Masters with a major concentration in Rec, CATs or TR or significant relative experience preferred
• 5 years in a senior healthcare environment with supervisory responsibilities
• Previous Director in HC environment preferred
• Experience with culture change preferred
• Completion of Activities education program approved by state preferred
• Computer programs including MS Office and Outlook

Responsibilities for a Director of Community Life :

To organize, plan and direct community life to ensure that each person's needs and interests are met in a way that is purposeful and meaningful to the residents.

Plans, organizes and directs programming based on resident interest.

Supervise Community Life Associates in the implementation of all planned and scheduled programs.

Plans, prepares, and monitors Community Life budget.

Purchases supplies or equipment needed for the department.

Visits residents as needed.

Maintains and initiates relationships / contact with agencies.

Maintains compliance with local, state, federal and community regulations and policies concerning the Community Life Programs.

Provides / ensures adaptive programs, techniques, equipment material.

Schedules staffing hours.

Facilitates monthly Resident Council and maintains minutes.

About UMC :

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Benefits offered by UMC for our Teammates :

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.