Gardens on Hope is seeking a dynamic individual Full Time Resident Services Director. Gardens on Hope is a collaboration between Garden Court, Inc. and the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara to provide service-enriched, permanent housing for Santa Barbara’s frail senior low-income population.  The schedule is Monday-Friday, normal business hours. We are looking for an energetic, dependable person who enjoys helping our residents engage in life both inside and outside our community. Experience working with seniors is preferred. If you are you passionate about helping others, join our team of compassionate professionals!

All applicants must be have excellent computer and communication skills!

Responsibilities for the Activities/Resident Services Director:

• Create monthly resident life enrichment calendar and carry out all programming published in the monthly calendar.
• Develop and lead programming that will encourage participation, engagement and interaction.
• Programs may include but are not limited to wellness, social, intellectual, crafts and spiritual activities for seniors with: physical limitations, dementia and active lifestyles.
• Carry out the department goals and agenda.
• Coordinate with outside providers and services to ensure residents social needs are being met.

What we offer our Resident Services Directors:

• A family owned business that cares about their employees!
• Competitive pay package!
• Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, life and ad&d!
• 401k with generous Employer Match!
• Paid time off (12 days in the first year of employment)!
• Free meal while on duty!

What we require of our Resident Services Director candidates:

• A clean driving record
• At least 2 years experience in a senior living community
• Must be able to clear a nationwide background check, TB test and drug screening
• Compassion and flexibility a must!

Candidates with experience in the following areas are likely a good fit: recreation; activities; social; recreational; activity; programming; engagement; activity assistant; activities assistant; social engagement

Pay: $19.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep our team members as safe as possible, we are screening all employees daily, providing masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and all other necessary PPE.