Director of Life Enrichment in Freehold, New Jersey at FellowshipLife Inc

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to enhancing the aging experience and empowering residents to live life to the fullest. As the Director of Life Enrichment at Applewood Village you will play an essential role in creating a vibrant, engaging community where residents feel connected, valued, and inspired.

If you are creative, compassionate, organized, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults, we invite you to join our team and help create enriching experiences every day!

• Prioritize residents' needs through a person-directed approach that reflects their individual interests, preferences, and lifestyles.
• Develop meaningful, resident-centered solutions that are appropriate, engaging, and effective.
• Oversee Life Enrichment programming for both Assisted Living and Independent Living communities.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement activities that promote leisure, socialization, creativity, and mental and physical well-being.
• Oversee entertainment and special programming for Independent Living (IL) and Assisted Living (AL) residents.
• Plan and manage all aspects of day and overnight trips, ensuring activities and destinations are appropriate and accessible for residents.
• Promote the safety, comfort, dignity, and inclusion of residents during all activities and events.
• Collaborate with the Life Enrichment team to maintain high standards for activity programming and scheduling while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of activity programs, including resident participation and progress toward established care plan goals.
• Coordinate special events, outings, celebrations, and group activities that encourage socialization and strengthen community engagement.
• Work closely with residents, families, and team members to gather feedback and ideas, continuously adapting programming to meet residents' evolving interests and needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sociology, Therapeutic Recreation, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Previous Assisted Living activities experience required.
• Independent Living activities experience preferred.
• ADC certification through NCCAP highly desired.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to our Freehold, NJ location required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with residents, families, visitors, team members, entertainers, and vendors with courtesy, professionalism, and tact.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively lead and collaborate with a diverse team.
• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of the unique needs, interests, and challenges of older adults.
• Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to adapt programming to accommodate diverse interests, abilities, and preferences.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and compliance requirements within senior living communities preferred.

At FellowshipLIFE, we believe in creating communities where residents and team members can thrive. We value diversity, integrity, excellence, family, and compassion, and we are committed to strengthening the Fellowship Spirit in everything we do.

If you're ready to bring your creativity, leadership, and passion for senior living to a role where your work truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

EOE: FellowshipLIFE 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, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.

We support a work environment where diversity, integrity, and excellence are embraced, family is valued, and Fellowship Spirit is strengthened.