Director, Activities and Recreation Programs

Overview

Plan and implement therapeutic recreation services for residents and patients while meeting all regulatory standards. Will evaluate therapeutic treatment plans; developing treatment options; developing, conducting, and evaluating in-service education programs; directing staff.

Essential Functions

• Team members are hired, mentored, and continually developed to achieve stated goals for performance and complete annual reviews in a timely manner.
• Independent and group activities for residents and patients are developed and implemented to meet their needs and interests.
• Activities programs are implemented in adherence with established procedures.
• Activities are adjusted to meet a resident or patient’s physical, developmental, physiological, emotional and spiritual responses.
• Residents / patients are transported to and from activities per established standards.
• Resident / patient care is documented and communicated per department guidelines.
• Assist in development of budget for Recreation and Wellness programs.

Education

Bachelor\'s Degree Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience

Activities Assistant or demonstrated evidence of specialized training in developing and conducting social or recreational programs. 3-5 years required. Experience in management and leadership 1-2 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Equal Opportunity

Spaulding Nursing and Therapy Center Brighton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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