Life Enrichment Coordinator in Bloomington, Illinois at Lutheran Life Communities

Life Enrichment Coordinator at Luther Oaks in Bloomington: $17.00-$20.00/hour with a set Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm schedule and only occasional Saturdays - a rare setup for an activities role in senior living.

You'll plan and lead the moments that make daily life at Luther Oaks feel like home for the older adults in our Assisted Living neighborhood. This is hands-on work: getting to know residents, building programs around what actually interests them, and creating a community people look forward to being part of every day.

What you'll do:

• Plan, coordinate, and lead recreational, social, and wellness programs for Assisted Living residents
• Build activities that support residents' physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being
• Get to know residents' interests, preferences, and personal histories, and shape programming around them
• Work with nursing, dining, and care staff to keep residents engaged and supported
• Run special events, holiday programming, and community outings
• Encourage participation and keep the community feeling active and inclusive

What you'll need:

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Hands-on experience planning or leading activities programs for older adults

Preferred:

• Experience specifically in senior living, assisted living, or a related setting
• Coursework or a degree in Recreation Therapy, Activities, Gerontology, or a related field
• Strong communication and organizational skills, and a genuine interest in getting to know residents individually

Pay and benefits:

• $17.00-$20.00/hour, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Daily Pay - access your earned wages before payday
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• WellBeing mental health support and 24/7 chaplain counseling
• 365 Program for ongoing professional development

Schedule:
Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, with an occasional Saturday.

Next steps:
Apply online and we'll respond within 48 hours.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.