Director of Wellness and Safety
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Job Location:
Easthampton, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 88000 - 93000
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Lathrop Community a Kendal affiliate is seeking an allied health professional (RN OT PT LSW SLP) or someone in a related field to join our team as the Director of Wellness and Safety (DWS). The DWS is responsible for overseeing and managing Lathrops wellness department safety and risk management to continuously improve resident community life and the quality of Enhanced Services and support. They will help develop the wellness vision and its implementation so that all residents may thrive spiritually socially intellectually as well as physically. The DWS will seek to maximize a residents level of independence function and applicable level of engagement while aging in community. The DWS will oversee Lathrop wellness support staff in accordance with Lathrop policy and core values and will maintain a professional relationship with stakeholders.
This is a full-time (40 hours each week) exempt position offering an annual salary range of $88000-$93000.
The essential functions of the position include:
Supervision of the wellness program risk management compliance programs continuous quality improvement partnership and collaboration with internal and external partners providing education and training attending conferences and engaging in continuous professional development and representing Lathrop at professional meetings networking opportunities and community organization meetings.
Requirements/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Allied Health (RN OT PT LSW SLP) or related field (Masters preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of healthcare experience.
- Experience in case management or related field with the older adult population including demonstrated skills in assessment planning and evaluating support plans.
- Organize and maintain electronic files including use of Office365 Suite and others.
- Demonstrated leadership/supervisory background.
- Skills in quality assurance safety and compliance in a residential or healthcare setting.
- Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to obtaining CPASRM certification within the first 90 days of employment.
- A strong commitment to quality care and service and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of older adults.
- A valid Massachusetts Drivers license with motor vehicle driving history clearance and criminal history clearance.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Kendal is a not-for-profit provider of senior living communities and services that advocates for and empowers older adults to achieve their full potential.
