Health and Development Manager

Administrative Silverdale, WA


Description

Position at CRISTA Senior Living

Location: Shoreline, WA
Employment Status: Full Time
Compensation: $34.40 - $44.25
Benefit Highlights: Health Insurance, Retirement Plans w/CRISTA match, Family Care, Paid Holidays, PTO, Tuition Discount at King’s Schools.
 
COMPANY OVERVIEW
CRISTA Ministries (“CRISTA”) is a Christian church community that exists to exercise and express its Christian beliefs. At the core of our Christian church community is the belief that as Christians, we are part of the priesthood of all believers, set forth in I Peter 2. We believe this priesthood calling rests upon all Christians and is a foundational, spiritual practice of our CRISTA community. This priesthood calling evokes within us the response to view our work as our ministry. We believe that all representatives of our community are ministers of the gospel and play equally important roles in exercising, expressing and teaching our beliefs (I Corinthians 12: 17-23).
 
CRISTA exists to make known the love of Jesus Christ through demonstrated works of service and ministry. We use every method available so that the people of the world may hear the Gospel, accept Christ as their Savior, and grow in their faith. We are a united family of Biblical Ministries inspired by a shared vision to serve and impact the young through the elderly, all cultures and backgrounds, in our own backyard and around the world through excellence in our service and operations. By leading a healthy and sustainable organization, CRISTA empowers its ministries to serve the needs of the world and share the Gospel, making disciples. Our commitment is to glorify, honor and obey the Lord in all we do through a workforce of ministers: our staff and volunteers who are called, committed, and faithful Christians.
 
CRISTA leads five distinct ministries in alignment with our calling to draw people into a transforming relationship with Christ. From World Concern’s relief and development efforts around the globe; from CRISTA Media’s stations that broadcast uplifting messages and music through your radio dials to the fireside songs that bring joy to campers year-round at CRISTA Camps; from the young minds equipped with knowledge at King’s Schools to the seniors receiving exceptional care at CRISTA Senior Living. Whether traversing the globe or right in our backyard, the CRISTA family of ministries is empowered to meet the needs of those we serve with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
 
CRISTA MINISTRIES MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS 
  • Mission Statement: To fearlessly declare the Gospel, with Biblical truth and love, leading generations to follow Jesus.
  • Vision Statement: Until All Know Jesus.
CRISTA MINISTRIES CORE VALUES
  • Christ-Centered: We approach our work by faith, prayerfully believing God will do the miraculous.
  • Servanthood: We serve our world by meeting needs practically and spiritually.
  • Uncompromising Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and trustworthy – reflecting Jesus in all we do.
  • Holy Stewardship: We honor and maximize the potential of the resources, assets, and people God has entrusted to us.
  • Excellence: We serve with excellence knowing that we represent God in our work, words, and actions.
  • Unified Team: We are One CRISTA, united in the vision to transform lives with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 
SENIOR LIVING’S PURPOSE STATEMENT: 
Declaring the love of Jesus into the next season of life.
 
POSITION SUMMARY
The Health and Development Manager plays a vital role in fulfilling Crista Shores Senior Community’s mission of providing joy and purpose to the lives of our residents and staff. This position provides leadership in employee development, health and wellness programming, resident engagement, and community outreach. The Health and Development Manager promotes the physical, social, and emotional well-being of residents and staff through wellness programs, assessments, educational opportunities, staff training, and community-wide initiatives. This position also works collaboratively with the Executive Director, Director of Nursing, Wellness staff, and other team members to create an engaging, supportive, safe, and health-focused environment for residents and employees.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 
(General overview and may not include all details of responsibilities)
DUTIES
  • Office Coordination
    • Oversee the interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and separation processes of assigned staff, along with conducting annual reviews and addressing disciplinary situations as needed. 
    • Coordinate office activities and daily operations to promote efficiency, organization and compliance with company policies. 
    • Maintain accurate and confidential employee and program records in accordance with policies. 
    • Ensure required employee documentation, certifications, training records, and evaluations are maintained and current. 
    • Maintain effective and professional communication with employees, residents, families, vendors, and other visitors to the community. 
    • Participate in staff meetings, leadership meetings, and interdisciplinary team meetings as requested. 
  • Resident Engagement and Support
    • Develop positive relationships with residents, and provide motivation, encouragement, and support. 
    • Promote participation in senior fitness, wellness, recreational, social, and educational programs. 
    • Assess resident interests and needs to help develop meaningful programs and activities. 
    • Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Nursing to coordinate and provide health, wellness, and educational services for Independent and Assisted Living residents. 
    • Communicate effectively with residents and families to address questions, concerns, and complaints in a timely manner. 
    • Encourage programs and activities that support residents’ physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and overall well-being. 
    • Promote opportunities that encourage social connection, independence, purpose, and quality of life. 
    • Identify barriers to resident participation and work with staff and residents to develop appropriate solutions. 
    • Support resident retention and satisfaction initiatives through meaningful engagement and wellness programming. 
  • Health, Wellness, and Fitness Programming
    • Oversee and evaluate comprehensive health and wellness programs for residents and staff. 
    • Conduct assessments and other appropriate wellness screenings within the scope of the position. 
    • Develop individualized or group wellness goals and provide appropriate education. 
    • Oversee fitness classes, wellness programs, educational presentations, health screenings and related activities. 
    • Monitor participation and engagement in wellness programs and make recommendations for improvement. 
    • Maintain current knowledge of senior fitness, health aging, fall prevention, mobility, strength and balance, nutrition, mental wellness, and other relevant wellness topics. 
    • Coordinate with qualified healthcare professionals, community partners, and outside providers when appropriate. 
    • Ensure wellness activities are conducted safely and are appropriate for participants’ abilities and needs. 
  • Development and Training
    • Perform FIT testing on required facility staff upon hire as well as annually, documenting all necessary information in the employee’s record. 
    • Provide required certification training to staff including but not limited to Mental Health, Dementia, CPR/First Aid and Safety Orientation. 
    • Ensure staff are properly trained on the use of the facility’s equipment and provide fitness room orientations for both residents and staff. 
    • Assess program needs and develop educational programs to address identified needs. 
    • Coordinate new employee orientation and wellness-related onboarding activities. 
    • Maintain accurate training records and monitor certification and renewal requirements. 
    • Support ongoing employee development, wellness education, and professional growth. 
    • Provide coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to Wellness staff and other employees as appropriate. 
    • Attend educational and in-service training opportunities as requested by the Executive Director. 
  • Equipment and Resource Management
    • Assess community program and equipment needs and develop proposals and recommendations to support those needs. 
    • Maintain an inventory of fitness, wellness, educational, and program equipment. 
    • Ensure equipment is properly maintained, inspected, stored, and used according to manufacturer recommendations. 
    • Report damaged, unsafe, or malfunctioning equipment and coordinate appropriate repair or replacement. 
    • Assist with developing and monitoring program budgets and expenditures. 
    • Identify cost-effective resources, partnerships, and opportunities to enhance wellness programming. 
  • Intergenerational Program
    • Partner with onsite chaplain to support the development, coordination, and implementation of meaningful intergenerational programs that connect residents with children, youth, families, schools, churches, and community organizations. 
    • Create opportunities for residents to share their knowledge, skills, experiences, talents, and life stories with younger generations. 
    • Identify and cultivate partnerships with schools, youth organizations, churches, and other community groups to create ongoing intergenerational opportunities. 
    • Coordinate volunteers, community partners, staff, residents, and youth or families to ensure programs are well organized, welcoming, and meaningful. 
    • Assist with planning, communication, scheduling, and logistics for intergenerational events and activities. 
    • Evaluate participation, feedback, and outcomes to identify opportunities for continued growth and improvement of intergenerational programming. 
  • Safety, Risk Management, and Compliance
    • Stay informed about applicable industry regulations, including Fair Housing requirements, health and wellness standards, workplace safety requirements, and organizational policies. 
    • Collaborate with the leadership team to promote compliance with safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. 
    • Identify potential safety hazards and initiate or recommend corrective action as needed. 
    • Promote safe practices among residents, staff, volunteers, and program participants. 
    • Assist with emergency preparedness activities, drills, and safety education as assigned. 
    • Participate in infection prevention and control initiatives as appropriate to the role. 
    • Protect the privacy and confidentiality of resident and employee information in accordance with organizational policies and applicable requirements. 
  • Team Collaboration
    • Supervise, coordinate, and support Wellness staff. 
    • Provide clear expectations, coaching, feedback, and accountability to staff. 
    • Oversee and assist with staff scheduling, workload coordination, and performance management as appropriate. 
    • Recognize employee accomplishments and encourage a positive workplace culture. 
    • Address employee concerns promptly and escalate issues to leadership or Human Resources when appropriate. 
    • Promote teamwork, professionalism, respect, and effective communication among staff. 
  • Additional duties as assigned
Conduct that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
 
SUPERVISORY RESPOBISIBILITES
Directly supervise wellness staff, which includes Life Enrichment and Transportation. 
 
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
CHRIST CENTERED
  • Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
  • Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
  • Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA.
  • Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
  • Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
  • Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
  • Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
EDUCATION 
  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. 
EXPERIENCE 
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively. 
  • Two plus years proven experience in a senior living, health and wellness, senior fitness, or related field. 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 
  • Demonstrated ability to provide training, orientation, coaching, and ongoing support to employees and resident programs. 
  • Six months of experience working with older adults with dementia or memory-related impairments. 
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION 
  • First Aid and CPR Certification. (can be obtained within 30 days of employment) 
  • Food Handlers Certification. 
SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office. 
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.  
  • Ability to make decisions quickly.  
  • Maintain personal certification and training requirements. 
  • Foster an environment of trust, collaboration and leadership by example. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively with supervisor, coworkers, staff and residents. 
  • Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information. 
  • Knowledge of chronic diseases, special needs and other physical issues pertaining to an aging population. 
  • Contribute to the team's success by being adaptable in work assignments, providing support, taking initiative and recognizing how this role impacts and complements other positions within the community. 
  • Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions. (WAC 388-113).  
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
EDUCATION 
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. 
STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINTATION
CRISTA is a Christian, religious organization that lives out its faith-based mission through five ministries: CRISTA Camps, CRISTA Media, CRISTA Senior Living, King’s Schools, and World Concern.  As permitted by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRISTA reserves the right to prefer employees of a particular religion and to require its employees to hold certain religious beliefs, engage in certain religious observances, and engage in or refrain from engaging in certain behavior, based on CRISTA’s religious beliefs. CRISTA’s employees must agree with and support without reservation CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and must conduct themselves in accordance with the religious beliefs and practices that flow from that Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy.
Among those employees and employment applicants who agree with and support without reservation and abide by the Statement of Faith and CRISTA’s Christian Community Policy, CRISTA does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Based on its religious beliefs, CRISTA values and respects the dignity of all persons and appreciates the diversity of God’s creation