Resident Programs Director

Company: Cogir
Location: San Rafael
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Resident Programs Director Position Summary: Cogir is passionate about improving lives and we need staff that feel the same! Are you caring, innovative, committed, and excited to work? Well, this is the job for you! The Program Director provides for an ongoing program of activities designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests, and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well- being of each resident. The Resident Programs Director serves as part of the management team to ensure policies and procedures are understood, trained and implemented. This position hires, trains and manages at least one and half full-time associates to ensure all program expectations are in place, may have oversight of the transportation department.Benefits offered Example:

• Paid time off
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for full-time employees
• Retirement plan options 401k
• FT/PT and on-call shifts available
• Paid HCA Training
• Free parking, meals, and a great team! Responsibilities of the Resident Programs Director:
  • Responsible for the direct oversight of the indoor and outdoor activities, outings, group and religious programs centered about the residents needs within the community, including a resident volunteer program.
  • Creative activities such as arts, crafts, music, drama, educational programs, and exercise programs.
  • Prepare a monthly calendar of activities written in large print and posted in a prominent location that is visible to residents and visitors and include monthly activity meetings.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers when appropriate.
  • Encourage resident participation in activities and document outcomes.
  • Obtain necessary equipment and supplies and provide for their accessibility through organized storage.
  • Work with marketing to assist with the planning of events to promote the community.
  • Participate with the administrator in developing a budget.
  • Foster family and community support of the activity program (e. g., through newsletters, networking, activities which bring family members or members of the community into the facility, etc.
  • Contribute to facility efforts to maintain and/or improve quality of care through participation.
  • Attend Care Plan meetings/ department head meetings.
  • Attend mandatory in-services.
  • Coordinates the transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving a company vehicle.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Evidence of effective problem resolution skills.
  • Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations Resourcefulness.
  • Ability to coordinate and conduct meetings.
  • Ability to set and achieve goals.
  • Ability to be organized and efficient.
  • Ability to train and motivate others.
  • Ability and willingness to act as a role model in conduct and appearance.
  • Other tasks or duties as assigned Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in recreation, health education or related field with one or more years of direct programming experience with older adults preferred.About Cogir: COGIR Management USA delivered the Happy Living brand by listening attentively to the needs of American seniors, their families, and our employees.Every Happy Living community is a unique and dynamic place, shaped by the residents themselves and led by an empowered on-site executive team. We promote local leadership so decisions are made on-site, quickly, and in the best interests of the community. We are proud of our teams. JB.0.00.LN

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