Activity Programs Director at Belmont Village Albany

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Belmont Village Senior Living you’ll find a unique balance of innovative, research-based programming with best-in-class care and resident-centered living. Offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care, we offer a vibrant and intellectually rich community where seniors can thrive as they age, actively shaped by employees, residents and neighbors. 

As the Activity Programs Director, you will plan, coordinate and implement activities and programs for seniors residing in our Assisted Living and Independent Living community. The Activity Programs Director manages teams, systems, and strategic planning while maintaining regulatory compliance within the Activity Department. Through dynamic and expert leadership, the Activity Programs Director will help ensure residents are offered diverse and engaging life-long learning opportunities consistent with the award winning standard for which Belmont Village is well known. Supported by our experienced Regional and Corporate teams, the Activity Programs Director helps cultivate a culture of collaboration and excellence. If you have relevant experience and a passion for learning, leading, and inspiring others, we’d love to connect with you!

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Promotes resident socialization, growth, learning & development by planning, implementing & engaging residents for activities in the following categories:  physical/ exercise, entertainment, social, religious, recreational/creative, volunteering, intellectual, special requests of residents

• Coordinates and accompanies scheduled outings as needed

• Develops an informative monthly newsletter including a calendar of community events

• Plans, coordinates & implements decor for special events, seasons and holidays.

• Manages the Transportation Team including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, and coaching

• Provides technological support and training to residents as needed

• Recruits, trains & coordinates volunteers to support community activities and events

• Works collaboratively with community management, regional and corporate support teams

• Effectively communicates with and offers support to resident family members as needed

• Conducts interviewing and hiring, evaluates employee performance, provides coaching and employee training, and delegates assignments for all direct reports

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience coordinating and leading dynamic activities with groups of 15 or more

• Demonstrated strengths in creativity, oral and written communication, and organizational skills

• Associates degree in Recreational Therapy, Education or related field required; Bachelor’s degree in related field strongly preferred

• Demonstrated success in the use of technology in activities and technology troubleshooting skills

• Ability to work flexible schedules in 24 hour operation including weekends as needed

• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

• Must successfully complete TB test, drug test, health screening for this position, basic First Aid training and State and FBI background check where applicable.

Please note that the above Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Belmont Village Senior Living owns, manages, and operates luxury senior living communities across the United States and in Mexico City, Mexico. Our diverse teams are composed of servant leaders who thrive in hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active roles. Our most successful team members are deeply committed to serving seniors and align closely with our core values: Trust, Respect, Teamwork, Dignity, Integrity, Ownership, and Learning. With a strong strategic development plan in place, Belmont Village is proud to provide a wide range of opportunities for internal growth and career advancement.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full-time management employees lucrative bonus opportunities, medical, dental, vision, mental health & prescription benefits, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid personal days, earned sick pay, 401(k) savings with employer match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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