Director of Activities - (US-IL-Libertyville - 60092)

Minimum Education: High School
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: CSLDASML
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Spring Meadows Libertyville is a is a beautiful Independent Living/ Assisted Living community conveniently located in Libertyville, IL. We are currently looking for a dynamic person to join our team as the Director of Activities.

The Director of Activities creates programs and encourages participation in activities which are age-appropriate and sensitive to the needs of the residents. The overall goal of the Activities Director is to provide a warm, friendly and stimulating environment for each resident.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Plan and implement resident activities according to resident needs. Produce monthly activities calendar. Assist Marketing Director with community newsletter.

2. Coordinates resident transportation, including but not limited to doctor trips, shopping and out-of-building activities. Schedule transportation and supervise the driver. Coordinate vehicle maintenance.

3. Assess resident activities monthly and adapt program as appropriate.

4. Listen and respond to all resident problems, complaints, suggestions and ideas regarding activities. Resolve problems in a timely and effective manner.

5. Coordinate use of all volunteers.


6. Serve as Director on Duty as assigned.


7. Document community history with photographs and scrapbooks.

8. Operate activities within budget.


9. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

Ideal candidate will have a college degree with emphasis in gerontological studies/recreation programs or 2 years experience in a similar capacity. Extensive experience with MSOffice, MSWord and MSExcel and Publisher Must be CPR and First Aid Certified or be able to become within 90 days of employment. Must hold current Commercial Driver’s License. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language. Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families and other staff members. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Interested individuals must include their compensation requirements in order to be considered.