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Samaritas Director of Activities - Assisted Living / Independent Living in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Position Details

Do you have a passion for assisting Seniors and enriching their lives? J oin our activities team as our DIRECTOR OF LIFE ENRICHMENT, planning and scheduling activities for our amazing residents, both on-site and within the Senior Living Grand Rapids community. Lead your team of activities professionals and volunteers whose impact in our community is appreciated by both our residents and their families daily! This newly-vacant role is a key component of our leadership team in our Senior Living Community in Grand Rapids. Activities grows the hearts and draws out the creative and social side of our residents. Come make an impact!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

This position has a starting salary of $50,000 per year

What's In It For You

Some of the benefits you may receive are:

Full Time

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment

  • Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)

  • Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)

  • Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%

  • Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals

  • Awesome Employee Discounts

  • UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to Activities staff and volunteers. Assist with staff attraction and retention efforts, including hiring, onboarding, staff development, coaching and counseling and performance management. Ensure delegation of responsibility, authority and accountability.

  • Maintain and implement policies and procedures related to center’s Activities Department. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements related to therapeutic activities.

  • Complete the activities component of a comprehensive assessment and update resident care plans based on assessment outcomes and resident preferences. Monitor and evaluate resident responses to activities and revise the approaches as appropriate.

  • Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to evaluate the holistic Resident Centered Care needs for each resident and revise plan of care as needed.

  • Coordinate all individual and group therapeutic activities. Schedule and publish a monthly activities calendar.

  • Serve as activities program liaison to the Resident Council, the community, congregations and volunteers.

  • Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives including Quality Improvement checks and month-end audits. Utilize regulatory reports to identify areas of opportunity for improvement.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

  • Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activity professional preferred

  • Associates degree in human services preferred

    Experience

  • 2 years of experience in a comparable role required

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Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled (https://careers-samaritas.icims.com/connect?back=intro&findajob=1&in_iframe=1&hashed=-435624383)

Requisition Number2024-10755

Employee TypeFull-Time

Hours Per Pay Period80

ShiftDay

Work HoursVaried

Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredNo

On Call RequiredNo

Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids

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