Description
About Discovery Management Group
Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation's most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on operational excellence, lifestyle personalization, and culture-driven leadership, we proudly serve residents and families with more than 15,000 units nationwide and growing.
As part of one of the largest senior living families in the U.S., our communities have earned Great Place to Work® certifications from 2022–2027. At Discovery Management Group, purpose guides our work, culture fuels our success, and growth defines our future. We continually aspire and invest in learning and development opportunities that support our team members' professional growth, ensuring every team member has the tools to build a meaningful and rewarding career.
Discover Your Purpose with Us at Discovery Commons Washington Square!
As Director of Engagement & Transportation, you'll play an essential role in enriching the lives of seniors, creating meaningful connections, and making a difference every single day.
Your Role:
As the Director of Engagement & Transportation, you'll lead resident engagement programs and community transportation services, promoting whole-person wellness, active aging, meaningful connections, and enriching experiences for residents.
Position Highlights:
Status: FULL TIME
Schedule: Traditional leadership workweek with flexibility required based on business and operational needs that includes Manager on Duty hours as well as on call for emergency situations
Location: Sewell, NJ
Rate of Pay: $58,000 + 10% Annual Performance Target Bonus
Travel: No travel
Why You'll Love This Community:
Welcome to Discovery Commons Washington Square, offering Assisted Living and SHINE® Memory Care in a warm setting designed around comfort, connection, and personalized support. Residents can enjoy chef-prepared dining, time outdoors in the courtyard, engaging programs, and the freedom to shape each day around familiar routines and meaningful moments.
For families exploring senior living in Sewell, NJ, our community offers a thoughtful balance of support and choice, with comfortable residences, attentive team members, and inviting shared spaces that make daily life feel both easy and fulfilling.
What You'll Do:
Develop, schedule, and lead engaging lifestyle programs that promote physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual wellness, including Life Skills activities.
Coordinate holiday celebrations, special events, outings, volunteer opportunities, and activities that reflect resident interests and abilities.
Prepare, publish, and distribute activity calendars, maintain resident communication displays, and develop community newsletters as directed.
Support new resident acclimation and maintain timely communication with residents and families.
Build relationships with community organizations, service groups, volunteers, and external partners to enhance resident programming.
Oversee resident-facing technology, ensuring team members and residents are trained and information remains accurate and current.
Lead Engagement Coordinators and Drivers, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and daily operational oversight.
Monitor resident participation and satisfaction through surveys, quality assurance assessments, and feedback to continuously improve programming.
Manage departmental budgets, equipment, supplies, and purchasing in accordance with company guidelines.
Oversee daily transportation operations, including driver schedules, communication, and safe, reliable resident transportation.
Ensure community vehicles are properly maintained, inspected, registered, and operated in compliance with applicable safety requirements.
Maintain driver qualification records, required documentation, and pre-trip vehicle inspections.
Coordinate transportation-related expenses, including fuel, supplies, and vehicle maintenance.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and company policies.
Represent the community in resident meetings, presentations, and community events.
Qualifications:
Associate degree in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, Education, Gerontology, Social Work, Adult Education, or a related field desired.
Three to five years of related experience, preferably in senior living, resident engagement, or customer service.
Minimum two years of supervisory or management experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record; current commercial driver's license (CDL) may be required based on applicable DOT regulations.
Strong leadership, organizational, event planning, and team development skills.
Ability to develop engaging programs tailored to diverse resident interests, needs, and abilities.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and technology used for calendars, communications, and resident engagement.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate transportation operations, and maintain accurate records.
Flexible availability to accommodate community programs, transportation needs, and operational requirements.
Genuine passion for serving seniors and creating an engaging, welcoming community environment.
Why Join Us
Discovery Senior Living Earned Coveted Great Place to Work Certification for 2025-2027!
A large part of what makes Discovery different from other companies in this industry is our willingness to embrace change. At Discovery Senior Living, we are constantly challenging how we are doing things to ensure the lifestyle we are offering our residents is absolutely the greatest value proposition in the marketplace. It's just as important to us that the environment and culture for our team members are constantly refreshed. In addition, embracing and even encouraging change brings a never-ending supply of new energy to our business and our culture. That energy translates to other far-reaching positive impacts on our residents as well as our team members.
Find out what makes working at Discovery unique in the world of senior living. Discover Your Purpose!
Our Culture & Values
So often, what brings people together is deeply rooted in who we are and what we stand for. And at Discovery Senior Living, we're unified by certain, core values, which we call our “Pillars of Excellence.” They make up the fabric of our company, and include TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY, COMPASSION, HARD WORK and CREATIVITY.
Individually, they are our virtues, and together, they make up a roadmap which helps us foster innovation and success.
Benefits You'll Enjoy
For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness-related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V
A Note to Applicants
This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities for this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Qualified individuals with disabilities, as defined by the ADA, must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, as determined on a case-by-case basis.
Agency Policy
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Please refrain from contacting hiring managers directly.
Employment Scam Warning
We only post jobs on our official careers site and accept applications through that platform. We do not conduct interviews via text or social media or ask for personal or banking information.
Regulatory Compliance & Background Screening
Discovery Senior Living complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements governing hiring practices, background screening, and workforce eligibility. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state-mandated and/or federally required background screenings, which may include criminal history checks, fingerprint-based screening, Level 2 background screening, registry verification, and other screenings required for healthcare and senior living roles with direct or indirect resident access.
Certain positions may be subject to additional requirements under federal programs, including CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations, as well as state-specific licensing or regulatory agencies. Screening requirements vary by role and jurisdiction, and candidates must meet all applicable standards as a condition of employment. These measures support regulatory compliance and help maintain a safe, secure environment for residents, families, and team members.
Employment in Florida is contingent upon completion of a Level 2 background screening in accordance with Florida AHCA requirements. Applicants will be required to complete fingerprinting and background screening through the AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
JOB CODE: 1010174Apply on company website
Find Connections via Linkedin
