Engage Life Specialist - Atria Senior Living - Full-time / Part-time

Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living, and memory care communities in 190 locations in 27 states and seven Canadian provinces. We are the residence of choice for more than 21,000 seniors, and the workplace of choice for more than 14,600 employees. We create vibrant communities where older adults can thrive and participate, know that their contributions are valued, and enjoy access to opportunities and support that help them continue making a difference in our world.

Atria is an equal opportunity employer. Atria provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Atria also does not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on these protected classifications. We require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination-free and harassment-free work environment.
Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and evaluate residents programs with an emphasis on healthy and active aging.
• Act as Engage Life Director in communities that need support.
• Assist in the training of new Engage Life staff including training on key programs.
• Ensure that all assigned communities have Atria Engage Life policies and practices in place.
• Set community program development goals in partnership with Operations.
• Coach and mentor Engage Life staff in creating and administering a well rounded calendar of events that is filled with a variety of programs, events, and activities that are person centered and reflect the dimensions of engagement.
• Assist in building active and healthy aging program development that impacts the quality of residents’ lives, allowing them to maintain their highest level of independence.
• Maintains ARD program completing L.D.T.’s, Monthly Calendar, and all related Actions.
• Provide accountability for Customer Satisfaction, Engage Life Quality Enhancement, and sales results for all assigned communities.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

100% travel required
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in gerontology, behavioral health, social work, recreation, fitness or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Four to ten years’ experience as a Senior Living Program (Activities) Director, Memory/Dementia Care Director or Director in a closely related industry. Past experience programming for independent, assisted living, and dementia care.
• Multi-site and supervisory experience with program planning.
• Experience rolling out, training, and implementing new programs. 
• Valid driver’s license and able to drive an automobile, light truck, or van.
• Must be able available for 100% travel.