Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Fraser Villa is looking for a Director of Community Life to join their team!

What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

· Day-1 Benefits!

· Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually!

· Fast response interview times and job offers!

Under the direction of the Administrator and/or Executive Director in cooperation and collaboration with the Community Life Team will oversee and manage the Community Life Department. The Director will proactively identify, develop and execute solutions to promote the physical, mental, psychosocial well being of each resident.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish and/or maintain departmental procedures that support the necessary operational functions for the Community Life Department.

• Manage department, direct reports and volunteers (when applicable) to create and implement a comprehensive activity plan to enhance resident and family satisfaction. Support person-centered-care through an aggressive and personalized community life program designed to support staff in Sanctuaries.

• Maintain department budget, place orders for equipment and supplies.

• Determine departmental staffing requirements and assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and selection of personnel for the Community or Department.

• Monitor department work hours (including vacation and holiday schedules), personnel (if applicable), work assignments, etc., to ensure proper workflow and adequate staffing levels in compliance with state minimum regulations and sanctuary budgeted PPD hours.

• Evaluate, develop, mentor, coach, counsel and discipline department staff. Supports community personnel from other departments through coaching and mentoring to help achieve optimum standard of excellence. Addresses issues of concern through courageous conversation and notifies department manager of any interactions requiring attention.

• Participate in facility surveys and when necessary develop a plan of correction for department deficiencies.

• Creation and implement a comprehensive Community Life program to meet the needs and interests of the elders in all areas of the community.

• Interview elders/families in a private setting to obtain life history information in order to plan meaningful and relevant objectives for the resident, involving the resident/family in planning whenever possible.

• Participate in discharge planning; development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.

• Observe elders’ attendance, mood, behavior and involvement so that department activities and resident progress is evaluated, by reporting, noting and charting involvement.

• Proactively identify solutions to resident/family concerns and make recommendations for improvement. Lead change to embrace Community Life enrichment.

• Review complaints and grievances made by the residents and make a written/oral report to the Administrator/Executive Director indicating what action(s) were taken to resolve the complaint or grievance.

• Collaborate with Director of Hospitality and other Inter Disciplinary Team members to coordinate activities.

• Must function independently, make independent decisions, demonstrate flexibility, personal integrity and ability to work effectively with residents and personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFACTIONS

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed by the State in which practicing; and is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, 1 of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or has completed a training course approved by the State.

• Must have a Chauffeur’s license to be able to obtain one within 3 months of hire to transport residents in a company vehicle.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran