Thoughtful Engagement Specialist

Thoughtful Engagement Specialist (TES)
Diversified Life Care Partners –Lexington, KY

Status: Part-Time 

Travel: Local (client homes, assisted living, memory care) 

Department: Thoughtful Engagement Program    

Reports To: Director of Services

About Diversified Life Care Partners

Diversified Life Care Partners provides Aging Life Care™, fiduciary support, private care management, and specialized engagement services for older adults. Our Thoughtful Engagement Program helps clients maintain purpose, joy, and cognitive vitality through personalized, meaningful activities.

We are expanding our program and seeking creative, compassionate professionals who are energized by working with seniors—including those living with dementia—to bring fulfillment, connection, and joy into their daily lives.

Position Summary

The Thoughtful Engagement Specialist (TES) works one-on-one with clients to deliver personalized, enriching activities that support cognitive function, reduce isolation, and build emotional well-being. Using creativity, curiosity, and technical skill, the TES develops unique engagement plans based on each client’s personal history, abilities, and interests.

This role is ideal for someone who is warm, adaptable, highly creative, and passionate about helping older adults thrive.

What You’ll Do

Engagement & Enrichment

• Provide one-on-one Thoughtful Engagement sessions in client homes or facilities.
• Create and deliver activities tailored to each client’s cognitive level, interests, and goals (music, memory work, storytelling, art, movement, puzzles, sensory work, etc.)
• Utilize innovative tools—including Meta Quest VR experiences, tablets, or digital activities—to support cognitive stimulation and joy.
• Develop activity plans informed by client life history, personality, and preferences.
• Document each visit with clarity, accuracy, and insight to support the client’s overall care plan.

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with the care management team to align engagement plans with client goals (Coping, Stress & Life Enrichment domain).
• Maintain professional communication with families and care partners.
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and ongoing staff development.

Soft Skills & Professional Qualities

• Demonstrates deep empathy, patience, and emotional intelligence.
• Creative thinker who can adapt activities on the fly.
• Warm, reliable, and able to build trust quickly with clients and families.
• Excellent communicator—verbal, written, and interpersonal.
• Organized, punctual, and skilled at managing multiple clients.
• Embodies DLCP core values: Integrity, Accountability, Being Present, Person-Centered Care, Excellence.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with individuals with dementia or cognitive impairment
• Training or background in:
  • Art therapy
  • Music therapy
  • Recreational therapy
  • Cognitive stimulation therapy
  • Social work or psychology
• Experience designing or delivering structured activities for older adults
• Comfort with technology:
  • Tablets
  • Apps for cognitive engagement
  • VR systems (Meta Quest)

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years working directly with seniors or individuals with disabilities OR
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field (recreation therapy, social work, psychology, education, art, or similar)
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Ability to pass background check
• CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain)

 Physical Requirements

• Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, or assist with light mobility
• Lift or move up to 40 lbs. when needed
• Ability to tolerate moderate noise and varied environments

 Why Join DLCP?

• Supportive, mission-driven team
• Opportunity to shape and grow an innovative engagement program
• Continuous professional development
• Flexible scheduling
• Impactful work that changes lives