Life Enrichment Director

Benefis is one of Montana's largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!

Responsible for organizing, planning, facilitating, and directing the overall operations of the Life Enrichment Departments in Senior Services (Long term Care, and Assisted Living). Responsible for the developing programs that meet the physical, mental, social, physiological, and spiritual well-being of the residents and their families.

Responsible for all aspects of employee management, departmental management, and the creation of a professional practice environment that focuses on patient safety, customer service, and the organizational mission, vision and values.

Administrative responsibilities include planning, coordinating, organizing, monitoring and implementing all activities in area of responsibility and employee performance management. Maintains efficient and effective department operation, which includes compliance with and requiring employee compliance with all state, federal and local regulatory laws, standards, protocols and licensing or certification standards.

Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.

Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System's organization policies and procedures.

Education/License/Experience Requirements:

• Associates or bachelor's degree in human services field or related field, preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in directing an activities program
• Knowledge of state regulations for assisted living communities, required.
• Knowledge of CMS and state regulations for skilled nursing facilities required.
• Experience in culture change, resident directed care, preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and VA Programs.