Life Enrichment Specialist

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults.  We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach.  Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect.  We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources.  Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more! 

Givens Estates is looking for a full-time Life Enrichment Specialist to join our Independent Living Life Enrichment team! This position will provide life enrichment through holistic programming encompassing the seven dimensions of wellness for our residents at all levels of care. 

What you'll do:

• Promote, coach, teach and facilitate appropriate scheduled life enrichment programs in groups or individual projects
• Work collaboratively within the Life Enrichment Department and other departments to create and integrate a wellness philosophy throughout the organization
• Write, edit, and publish educational and marketing materials for classes and general communication channels used by the Life Enrichment Department and Givens Estates
• Participate in the development and coordination of annual educational events for residents and team members per regulations and best practices
• Drive vehicles as necessary to initiate and promote life enrichment both within the facility and outside the facility, as weather permits
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree required with emphasis in gerontology, health promotion, exercise physiology, music therapy, art therapy, recreational therapy or a degree in health services/social sciences or related field
• Must possess a Valid NC Driver’s license and proof of good driving record
• Commercial driver’s license or ability to obtain one within reasonable time of employment
• Prior experience implementing and facilitating multi-dimensional programs for seniors preferred; should include experience with volunteers strongly desired
• Preferred certifications: CWP (Certified Wellness Practitioner, CTRS, MT-BC (Music Therapist Board Certified), ATR- BC (Art Therapy Board Certified) ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, ASFA Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer, or Cooper Research Institute Fitness and Strength Training for seniors, CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner), PAC(Positive Approach to Care)

Compensation is competitive and based on background and experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package.

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.