Carol Stream, IL, United States of America
4 days ago
Resident Life & Transportation Supervisor
We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities is seeking a Resident Life & Transportation Supervisor. The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, assist and implement a full life enrichment program and volunteer program, as well as maintaining and updating on-campus communication. Also, to manage the Transportation Department.

In this role, The Resident Life & Transportation Supervisor will:

Collaborate with the Director of Resident Services to plan, implement and facilitate social and recreational programs on campus, including structured individual and group activities, as well as resident-led events.Ensure that all programming aligns with Covenant Living's LifeConnect philosophy.Support and assist in the marketing of programs to the community and staff. Plan for and escort residents to events outside the facility such as educational outings, special trips, musical performances, and other off-campus trips while remaining in compliance with CL Policy.Collaborate with the Resident Life Director in the coordination of the resident and community volunteer program.Develop and direct the volunteer program, including recruiting, scheduling, and coordinating volunteers for the campus.Coordinate with other departments in the planning, implementation and facilitation of events.Periodically, this position will be responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing larger-scale events.Update on-campus TV channel.Utilize other methods of formal communication to residents and staff (such as the monthly newsletter, information board, etc.) appropriately. Provide newsletter editing as needed.Stay current with trends in the field of recreational programming for older adults and assure that Covenant Living standards for activity programs are met or exceeded.Provide welcome and orientation as new residents move-in.Schedules and coordinates campus vehicles and drivers for area appointments. Maintains safety standards while driving and loading/unloading.  Assists the residents into and out of the vehicle as needed, and to the point of destination if required.Supervises the drivers and develops and manages a daily, weekly and monthly schedule. Makes adjustments as needed and is flexible to provide transportation outside of schedule when possible. May contact residents to follow up and change/adjust appointments.Interviews, hires, coaches, trains, disciplines and conducts performance evaluations for drivers. Handles drivers’ time cards and time off requests. Ensures compliance with DOT regulations and CDL drivers’ required documents.Promotes and maintains good relations with customers, residents, families, staff and visitors.Schedules routine maintenance on company vehicles used for transportation.Assures compliance with Covenant Living policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.Performs other duties as assigned by the Resident Life Director and/or Administrators. Duties subject to change based on operational and business needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, preferred.Training or experience in activities, crafts, recreation or a related field.Experience in working with senior adults and in retirement community operations.Must have a current Illinois driver’s license and a good driving record for transporting residents to off-campus activities.Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Outlook.Willingness to learn and contribute to the LifeConnect Profile software and campus TV software is essential. Possess excellent communication skills (English, oral and written) with poise and confidence in personal contact with residents, staff, and/or the general public. Highly motivated individual who demonstrates organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills. Initiative and the ability to follow through are essential. Ability to understand the needs of the aging adult. Must demonstrate an understanding of customer service.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityPaid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays403(b) with a 3% employer matchFitness center use at most facilities.Various voluntary benefits:Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

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