Life Enrichment Specialist

Schedule : 40 Hours per week | 8:00am - 4:30pm | Monday

• Friday Department: Life Enrichment| Life. Circles PACE |Muskegon Mi What You’ll Do: As a Life Enrichment Specialist at Life. Circles PACE, you'll create and lead engaging, person-centered programs that support participants' well-being, independence, and quality of life. You'll collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide meaningful activities that foster social connection, personal growth, and successful aging in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Plan and lead engaging activities that support participants' physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and spiritual well-being. Create meaningful, person-centered experiences tailored to participants' interests, abilities, and individual goals. Encourage independence, social connection, creativity, and lifelong learning through a variety of enriching programs. Build positive relationships with participants and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and engaged. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care plans and enhance participants' quality of life. Monitor participant engagement, maintain program documentation, and continuously improve activities based on participant feedback and needs. Help ensure activities are safe, accessible, and promote successful aging in place. The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties this position will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.

Education

& Certifications Certificate, Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation, Activities, Geriatric Wellness, Hospitality, or a related field. Valid Michigan driver's license, reliable transportation, and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain certification through Life. Circles PACE).

Experience At least one year of experience working with older adults, frail elderly populations, or in a long-term care setting. Experience planning and leading recreational, wellness, social, or enrichment programs for older adults. Experience supporting individuals with diverse physical, cognitive, and functional abilities is preferred.

Skills & Qualifications Passion for creating engaging, meaningful experiences that enhance quality of life. Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills. Ability to adapt activities to meet a variety of interests, abilities, and needs. Knowledge of aging-related wellness and person-centered care principles.

Comfortable using technology and maintaining accurate documentation. Committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment that promotes participant independence, dignity, and engagement. Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.

Wellness Program & Reimbursemen t – Prioritize your health and well-being, reimbursed $120 a year! Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members – Enjoy Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire. Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.

Daily Pay –Instantly transfer your daily earnings. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays. Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team! Mileage Reimbursement – Offered for work-related travel. #