Sr Director - Joyful Living & Community Well Being

Lifespark is a complete senior health company headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Since 2004, we've been helping seniors stay healthy, navigate their health care options with confidence, and live fuller, more independent lives as they age. That's where our people come in - from accounting and health technology to front-line nurses, advanced practice professionals, caregivers and everything in between, we are all invested entrepreneurs focused on helping people age magnificently.

Our Lifespark culture has created not only an award-winning workplace - earning Star Tribune Top Workplace 11 times, Minneapolis Business Journal Best Places to Work three times, and Top USA #1 in Healthcare - but a place where you have the room to be creative, make a difference, and have a purposeful, direct impact on how people age. Lifespark's full continuum of services offers a breadth of roles with the support to grow your career. To see the experience we are creating, watch our award-winning video Going South - this is the experience you will help create at Lifespark! Changing the age-old story starts with you - let's get you hired.

Wage Rage: $120,000-$150,000, depending on experience
Location: Minnesota - Remote, will travel to locations

Position Summary

The Sr Director of Joyful Living & Community Well-Being leads the development and execution of initiatives that foster joyful living and enhance the overall well-being of seniors. The Sr Director of Joyful Living & Community Well-Being coordinates large scale/complex projects within Lifespark Senior Living and works to harmonize those efforts with other leading organizational priorities.

Position Functions and Responsibilities

Drive the full implementation of the Spark model in the organization and explore opportunities for introducing Spark to new markets.

• Design, implement, and oversee innovative programs and experiences that align with the organizations Spark model for well-being.
• Create a vibrant, inclusive community atmosphere by fostering meaningful relationships among seniors, staff, and families through intergenerational and diverse engagement activities.
• Champion a person-centered, joy driven culture, ensuring that senior's voices, preferences, and well-being remain at the heart of the community.
• Lead initiatives that empower seniors to take an active role in their own well-being, promoting independence, self-expression and community contribution.
• Develop a strong, organization-wide leadership corps that can deliver the Spark model across all locations and types of settings.
• Partner with leadership to assess and modify policies, procedures, and practices to promote an inclusive culture.
• Collaborate with Seniors and Staff to ensure programs are meaningful, impactful, and aligned with cultural and individual preferences.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience.
• Lead and develop best in class engagement for residents living with dementia or other cognitive concerns.
• Collaborate with LSL leaders to respond to and resolve issues that may impede the effective application of the Spark model and its entry into new markets.
• Collaborate with other Senior Living Lifespark leaders to foster a culture of resident centered care and decision making.
• Participate in public speaking as requested to share our learnings with Spark Performance.
• Oversee other enterprise project duties as assigned.
• Support Lifespark's quest to help elders age magnificently.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Leadership, Recreation or related field; and/or qualified by specific educational training in the field or a combination of education and related experience is acceptable.
• 2+ years' experience leading or working with the implementation of Spark model initiatives.
• 7-10 years of experience in senior living-, long term care, or a related industry with a strong focus on culture change and senior programming
• Knowledge of person-centered care practices, methods and implementation strategies. Like the Eden Alternative
• Knowledge of Traction/EOS strategy tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience effectively balancing multiple-high needs tasks and delivering timely results
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Resourceful self-starter with demonstrated ability to execute project plans
• Proficient with technology and relevant applications: Microsoft Office, calendaring, Wifi, Internet, etc.
• Must receive a "not disqualified" criminal background result from Department of Human Services and may not be on the OIG exclusions list
• Current driver's license and access to a personal car
• Relationship building; easily approachable, outgoing, friendly, warm (on phone/in person)
• Personal resiliency: emotional/intellectual flexibility, ability to remain calm, focused, and maintain objectivity
• Productivity: skills in prioritization, planning, organizing, and managing details
• Analytical and strategic thinking: seeing the big picture, using data to identify opportunities and close gaps
• Be willing to travel to communities

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all essential job functions are required. Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties, and hours as needs change. This document is for management communication only and is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee is occasionally required (1-33% of the time) to walk, sit, kneel, reach, twist, crawl, stoop, crouch, climb and balance
• The employee is occasionally (1-33% of the time) required to squat, bend, stand, and taste or smell
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly (67-100% of the time) required to use hands and fingers to handle and feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear
• The employee must regularly (67-100% of the time) lift, move and /or carry up to 10 pounds, and occasionally (1-33% of the time) lift, move and /or carry more than 10pounds
• The employee regularly (67-100% of the time) push and/or pull up to 10 pounds and occasionally (1-33% of the time) push and/or pull more than 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
• The work is hybrid with some in community work, some in the office and some remote work. The environment is a professional business office environment, well lighted, clean, and hazard-free. Office equipment is kept in good operating condition to enable work to be done efficiently.

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