Life Enrichment Director

Kruse Village is looking for a Life Enrichment Director to provide loving and quality care and service to our residents living in our independent, assisted and memory care community.

This position is responsible for overseeing and directing the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. This includes the completion and/or directing/delegating the completing of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; and contributing to and/or directing/delegating the contribution to the comprehensive care plan goals and approaches that are individualized to match the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, mental and emotional skills, abilities, interests and preferences of each resident. Responsible for hiring, coaching, counseling and termination of team members assigned. This position exercises discretion and independent judgment in regard to matters of significance.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education 
· Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field to healthcare / recreation.
Experience
· 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
· Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations in relation to long-term 
care. 
· Knowledge of community resources and health care agencies.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
· Preferred: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) or Activity Professionals Certified which includes Activity Directors, Activity Assistant and Activity Consultants Certified (ADC, AAC & ACC); OR
·  Two years of experience; OR
·  Licensed Occupations Therapist or Occupational Therapist Assistant 
·  Valid Driver’s License in the state of Texas.

Availability
·  Flexible work schedule (which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours).
·  On call for the community.

This position is an integral role that is the heartbeat of this community. We know that our Team’s commitment and relationship with our residents is critical in supporting their quality of life and satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a team-centric environment, excels in innovation and accountability, and has a love for serving seniors.

Kruse Village is committed to the core values of hospitality, stewardship, integrity, respect, and humor. These values, in addition to the significance and impact on the service we provide, determine our priorities, inform our decisions, and represent stability to those we serve.

Hospitality
· Creating a culture that promotes teamwork and collaboration
· Listening attentively and courteously
· Honoring the uniqueness and worth of each individual
· Extending a warm and welcoming atmosphere
· Embracing new ideas, being flexible, and open to change

Stewardship
· Taking initiative and anticipating the needs of others
· Contributing our time and talents responsibly
· Using material, energy, and monetary resources as efficiently as possible
· Being predictive in problem solving

Integrity
· Creating a daily practice of doing the right things
· Being accountable for and being engaged in the commitments we have made
· Building trustworthy relationships with others
· Telling the truth
· Striving for quality and excellence in all we do

Respect
· Cherishing and promoting the worth of all human life
· Valuing the dignity of all work
· Promoting participation of team members in decision making
· Responding timely in communications

Humor
· Embracing creativity and new ideas
· Learning and growing from our mistakes
· Encouraging joy and laughter
· Taking the work, but not ourselves too seriously
· Having fun at work!

Benefits:

· Medical Benefits
· Dental Benefits
· Vision Benefits
· Paid Time Off
· 401k
· Paid Training

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000/Annually depending on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm*
*Evenings and weekends as needed for events/activities

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000