Community / Campus Program Manager - Senior Assisted Living

Foundry Commercial•Crofton, MD

24d

About The Position

The Community/Campus Programs Director (CPD) is responsible for recruiting, training and management of the Spring Arbor Assisted Living and Cottage activity support team, including activity assistants, interns, volunteers and other team members as applicable. Will oversee the planning, organization and direction of the resident programs, including activities, life skills, events and outings.

Requirements

Experience in and knowledge of working with the senior population, including those with dementia diagnoses
Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action
Understanding of the social, psychological, and recreational needs of Alzheimer’s and memory impaired residents
Knowledge of resources for seniors and related agencies
Ability to exercise confidentiality following HIPAA guidelines Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
Pleasant, friendly, and helpful at all times ensuring proper and timely service
Genuine concern for and strong interest in working with seniors
At least 2 years demonstrated success working in activity work-related environment.
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office
General understanding of and concern for the needs of seniors
Aptitude and previous experience with Alzheimer’s and memory impaired residents

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Manage & Interview, select and train activity support team for Assisted Living and Cottage
Manage and direct activity support team for Assisted Living and Cottage
Schedule activity support team to provide daily activity coverage, including evenings and weekends
Recruit and develop an active and engaged volunteer base to help support community programming
Discretion to engage or terminate vendors as needed
Create and submit annual activities budget to Executive Director with ongoing collaboration required. Ensure adherence to the monthly budget guidelines and maintain a spend down tracker.
Conduct a Resident Interests survey at least once per year.
Maintain and review attendance records of each resident’s participation
Facilitate Assisted Living Resident Council meetings and Cottage Family meetings
Complete all Spring Arbor and state required documentation in a timely manner, assuring compliance with regulations
Function as part of the management team (manager on duty coverage, presenting the community, planning and participating in staff meetings, planning and implementing marketing and community events)
Collaborate with the Resident Care Director, Cottage Care Coordinator/Director and Executive Director in implementing state regulations as required
Create, direct and oversee group and one-on-one activities in accordance with state guidelines and community policies and budget
Consult with resident and family/friends to better understand resident’s habits, routines and preferences in order to help develop an appropriately personalized activities plan.
Maintain open communication with residents and families
Coordinate transportation of residents for scheduled activities and appointments
Collaborate with Marketing Director in marketing Spring Arbor to the greater community through activity programming both internal and external
Development of monthly community newsletter and activities calendar for entire community
Involve residents and families in volunteer work and implement volunteer programs in the local community
Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights at all times and report observed violations
Orient, monitor progress and reinforce training of all activity support team members
In collaboration with Resident Care Director and Cottage Care Coordinator/Director, coordinate and/or conduct in-service training for activity support team members to maintain compliance with Spring Arbor and State regulations, and in order to assure team members have the knowledge to successfully care for residents and families
Assist in development and maintenance of training records for the entire community in order to demonstrate compliance with Spring Arbor and State regulations
Attend meetings and training sessions as required and in accordance with Spring Arbor and state guidelines
Recruit, train, manage, evaluate performance for and delegate responsibilities to Assisted Living and Cottage activities team members, interns, volunteers, and team members as applicable