Director of Innovative Programming

Meridian Senior Living believes that "Everyone Deserves a Great Life."

To us, a great life in our communities starts with great employees. What makes a great employee, you ask?

We believe a great employee is someone that understands that our work is hard yet rewarding, that team work truly makes the dream work, and that at the end of the day there is nothing more satisfying then making a difference in someone's life.

What do we offer to these great employees?

• A solid benefits package (with several different plan options for you to choose from) - complete with Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 1800MD - Telemedicine that is available to all employees and their family members at no cost! No enrollment required!
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits that include Short Term Disability, Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, and more!
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts - (Enterprise, Staples, HD Supply, Office Depot, Sherwin Williams, and more!)

What else do we offer?

• We equip you with the ability to grow your career - whether it be with us or another employer.
• A company culture that is dedicated to promoting integrity, joy, respect, and excellence!
• Life changing experiences with some of the best Residents an employee can ask for.

Details about the Director of Innovative Programming position we are hiring for:

The purpose of this position is to lead the design, development, and evolution of our resident engagement model. The Director of Innovative Programming will act as the primary architect of the resident experience, setting the vision for programming while partnering closely with the on-site Life Inspired Director, who will lead day-to-day execution and logistics. The Director of Innovative Programming will build and maintain positive working relationships with all community members, community member's families, staff members and throughout the geographic area of the community serves.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Gerontology, Hospitality, Wellness, or related field preferred and/or master's degree in health administration.
• High level of ability in effective and succinct communication, written and oral with residents, families, staff, vendors and the public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Practice and promote Meridian Policies and Procedures, Mission Statement, Core Values and Founding Principles.
• Demonstrated ability to build, evolve, or transform programming.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience developing partnerships and external relationship.
• Ability to set up and train volunteers.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Passion for enhancing the lives of older adults through meaningful engagement.
• Ability to represent the Community in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff.
• Maintain applicable state requirements of dementia specific training.
• Requires current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Must have valid driver's license without restrictions.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must meet all health requirements and pass background checks.

Meridian Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer