Life Enrichment Specialist

About the position

WHO LOVES ROAD TRIPS? Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? Are you the life of the party and enjoy participating in activities? If so, then we have the career for you! We have a blast here at Byron! It’s not just bingo here. We love people who are creative, independent but enjoys connecting with a team. We are looking for a part time Life Enrichment Specialist who can be flexible and engaging with our residents and willing to work one evening a week and a weekend rotation. What’s in store for you? Help plan and organize parties, activities and promote a healthy lifestyle for our residents. Road trips to the Zoo, Tin Caps games, festivals, parks and restaurants. Enjoy a meaningful day of motivating and serving residents from a diverse and multi-generational population. Encourage residents to participate and engage in recreational activities, games, crafts, spiritual activities, parties and much more. Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining care plans and assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Help plan and organize parties, activities and promote a healthy lifestyle for our residents.
  • Road trips to the Zoo, Tin Caps games, festivals, parks and restaurants.
  • Enjoy a meaningful day of motivating and serving residents from a diverse and multi-generational population.
  • Encourage residents to participate and engage in recreational activities, games, crafts, spiritual activities, parties and much more.
  • Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining care plans and assessments.

Requirements

  • Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • Must possess a VALID Indiana State Drivers License and have a minimum of 3 years driving experience
  • Be comfortable driving residents in 15 passenger bus

Benefits

  • \$20,000 in Basic Life Insurance Coverage – with the ability to purchase additional coverage available to all employees
  • 403(B) Retirement Plan with employer matching and 100% vesting after 3 years available to all employees
  • Wellness available to part time employees
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 20% tuition discount at Indiana Tech
  • Professional development funds
  • Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness for working for a non-profit (determined by the Department of Education)
  • Access to our Physical Wellness Center located at our facility
  • Discounted meals
  • Sensory oasis room for employees with massage chair
  • Community and family events
  • Brand new beautiful community to work in
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly, with pet patio for usage
  • Competitive wages with shift differentials and annual increases
  • Bonuses
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Payroll Advance Program
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