Position Summary

The Activity Director is responsible for developing and implementing a variety of meaningful activities designed to suit the interests and physical cognitive capabilities of the resident population.  The Activity Director, individually and as a supervisor, shall perform all duties required to assess residents and collaborate with other team members to provide effective resident care.  Must be able to understand and document the specific communication, developmental, treatment needs of residents, families and visitors ranging in age from eighteen years to late adult.  Develop and plan activities and programs both on individual and group basis for all residents, obtaining and maintaining supplies.  Responsible for fulfilling duties of a Resident Representative as needed.  This position requires ability to communicate effectively and with professionalism and sensitivity due to the constant interaction with residents and families to ensure positive program interaction and resident satisfaction.

 

Minimum Requirements

Education         

High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree with major area of concentration of one of the following: Recreation, Creative Art Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Art, Art Education, Phycology, Sociology or Occupational Therapy preferred. Those associates hired prior to 10/1/2017 will be “grand-fathered” in to the current position without the listed above Bachelor’s Degree. Any associate hired after 10/1/2017 will be required to have appropriate educational level. Licensed or registered therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed or registered (active) or as an activities professional recognized by accrediting body or has a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in activities in a health care facility within the past five (5) years.

Experience        

Minimum three (3) years of experience in activities in a health care facility within the past five (5) years required. Proven experience in developing and designing activities and programs as described herein. Excellence in communication skills to include written and verbal; thorough and detailed documentation experience. Strong management and computer skills. 

License/Registration/Certifications             

Certification from National Certification Council as an Activity Professional or National Council for Therapeutic Recreation preferred.