Director of Community Life Services Position Available In Duval, Florida

Director of Community Life Services 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Jacksonville, FL When you work at Cypress Village Jacksonville, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! The Cypress Village Jacksonville is recruiting for the Director of Community Life Services. In this role you will be responsible for the planning, coordinating and directing of a wide and varied scope of activities and programming which meet the spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental needs of the residents. Here are a few of the responsibilities of the position: Plan, coordinate and direct a balanced program of spiritual, emotional, intellectual, vocational, social, physical and environmental activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of lifestyle activity. Develop and maintain relationships with lecturers, volunteers, community resources, performers, etc. who can provide programming to the residents. Conduct new resident orientation, interacting with other departments to ensure a smooth transition. Provide individual and group educational opportunities for residents and staff in the area of disease prevention and management in the holistic spirit of the Lifestyle and Health Services Wellness Program. Interact with the resident and family members when a change in the resident’s condition necessitates additional services or a physical move within the continuum of care. Create annual plan, goals, budgets, pricing and performance standards; maintain appropriate records pertaining to the department budget; monitor and control cost expenditures, providing justifications/explanations for variances as appropriate. Submit all appropriate billings for services provided by the department. Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have: College degree in recreational therapy and/or Activity Director Certification preferred Two years of appropriate professional experience in geriatrics, recreation, or social administration. At least five years’ experience in supervising staff. Attend in-service training and education sessions, as assigned. Must be CPR, AED and First Aid certified. The Community employees are expected to promote a healthy community culture for all residents and employees. This is a whole-person approach to health and wellness which includes eight dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Health Services, Intellectual, Physical, Social, Spiritual and Vocational. Through these efforts we can ensure and exceed residents’ wellness needs relating to their mind, body and soul, which may also have a positive effect on the employees, as a result. If you’re an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we’d love to get to know you! EEO Employer