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Come join our team at Oak Crest! The Programming Manager plans, organizes, develops, and directs the overall operation of the Continuing Care Program. In this role, you will lead ongoing programs of therapeutic and recreational activities to stimulate the physical, intellectual, spiritual, creative, recreational, social, and emotional needs of our residents within our Continuing Care areas (Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, and Assisted Living).

Compensation: Commensurate based on experience between $70,000 - $85,000 annually.

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values

• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options

• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law

• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match

• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age

• Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members

• Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones

• Growth Opportunities - grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the activity programs of Continuing Care that support resident choice and preference of activity programs.

• Adapts programming based on the level of the resident's abilities, both physical and cognitive.

• Assesses residents' needs and limitations on an ongoing basis for program planning and holistic assessment / MDS completion.

• Provides proper documentation including weekly schedules, holistic assessments, care plans, and MDS as necessary.

• Reviews resident assessments completed by Program Assistants / Coordinators to ensure appropriate and preference-based programming.

• Interview, hire, supervise, evaluate, and term CC program department staff.

• Participates in the yearly budget planning process; identifying and justifying payroll and department supply needs.

• Educates staff and volunteers regarding residents' abilities, psychosocial needs, and therapeutic interventions during in-service training and staff meeting.

• Creates partnerships with all departments to stimulate and promote a social and home-like atmosphere resulting in a warm and inspirational environment for residents which creates community, celebrates life, and allows them to share their gifts.

• Participates in CC QAPI, operations team meetings, financial reviews, and all other meetings as appropriate.

What you will need

• CPR Certification required.

• Advanced computer skills required.

• ADCP (Activity Director Certified Provisional) or ADC (Activity Director Certified) is preferred at time of hire, but required within one year of start date.

• ACC (Activity Consultant Certified), or CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) is preferred.

• Basic knowledge of the physical, psychosocial, social and spiritual aspects of the aging process.

• Must be a strong team player and be skilled at developing teams and fostering teamwork.

• Exceptional customer service, problem solving, time management, and leadership skills.

Oak Crest is a beautiful 87-acre continuing care retirement community in Parkville, MD. We're part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country's largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Oak Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.