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Director of Community LifeUnited Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen • Newton, NJ, USA
Director of Community Life

Director of Community Life

United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen • Newton, NJ, USA
28 days ago
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Job description

Director of Community Life

Full Time Days

UMC has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 8th year in a row! 88% of our teammates say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC!

UMC is currently seeking a Director of Community Life for our Bristol Glen Senior Care Community located in Newton, NJ. Bristol Glen, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is thoughtfully designed to provide person directed care in a home-like environment to ensure exceptional care and quality of life for our residents.

Requirements for a Director of Community Life :

  • Bachelors with major concentration in Rec, CATs or TR or direct work experience
  • Masters with a major concentration in Rec, CATs or TR or significant relative experience preferred
  • 5 years in a senior healthcare environment with supervisory responsibilities
  • Previous Director in HC environment preferred
  • Experience with culture change preferred
  • Completion of Activities education program approved by state preferred
  • Computer programs including MS Office and Outlook

Responsibilities for a Director of Community Life :

To organize, plan and direct community life to ensure that each person's needs and interests are met in a way that is purposeful and meaningful to the residents.

Plans, organizes and directs programming based on resident interest.

Supervise Community Life Associates in the implementation of all planned and scheduled programs.

Plans, prepares, and monitors Community Life budget.

Purchases supplies or equipment needed for the department.

Visits residents as needed.

Maintains and initiates relationships / contact with agencies.

Maintains compliance with local, state, federal and community regulations and policies concerning the Community Life Programs.

Provides / ensures adaptive programs, techniques, equipment material.

Schedules staffing hours.

Facilitates monthly Resident Council and maintains minutes.

  • Ensure all assessments, documentation and calendars are completed timely.
  • About UMC :

  • Our Mission is : Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life
  • Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 8 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 84% of our teammates say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!
  • According to the 2025 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our teammates :
  • Feel their work has special meaning : this is not "just a job"

  • Feel their workplace is physically SAFE !
  • We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!
  • Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.
  • Benefits offered by UMC for our Teammates :

  • Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
  • Daily Overtime Available for Eligible Positions
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off Program
  • Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)
  • 9 Paid Holidays / Premium Pay when working holidays
  • Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances
  • Immediate Pay & on-demand access to earned pay!
  • Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!
  • UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.

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