Activities Director

Rivermillsal; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivermillsal is seeking an Activities Director to plan and implement a comprehensive activities and recreation program for facility residents. The role emphasizes meeting spiritual, emotional, recreational and social needs on an individual basis.

You will collaborate with administration and care staff to schedule activities, arrange transportation for outings, and support resident families. Prior experience in therapeutic activities is preferred and compliance with background and medical

Qualifications

• Requires ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and in small groups.
• Experience with therapeutic recreational activities is preferred.
• Must have completed Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees per state rules.
• Must provide medical certification confirming freedom from communicable diseases including TB at hire and annually.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and direct activities programs for residents.
• Coordinate with administration and care staff for scheduling and planning.
• Develop relationships with departments and community agencies to support activities.
• Organize orientation and in-service training for staff involved in activities.
• Interview residents and families to tailor activities to needs and involve families when possible.
• Arrange transportation and escorts for field trips when feasible.
• Maintain activity records, progress notes and schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Therapeutic activities

Criminal background check

Medical clearance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Related experience or training

Job description

Description

Department: Activities

Reports To: Executive Director

Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Activities Director is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of an activities and recreation program for facility residents in accordance with current/existing state regulatory agencies. Assures that the spiritual development, emotional, recreational and social needs are met and maintained on an individual basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position to be completed with or without appropriate reasonable accommodation.

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Activities Programs of the facility
• Meet with administration, resident care staff and other related departments for planning activities.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments with the facility and outside community agencies to assure that the activities programs can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Assist in the development of and participation in, regularly scheduled orientation and in-service training programs.
• Interview residents/families as necessary to better provide activities to meet needs and involve resident’s families in planning activities when possible.
• Assist in arranging transportation and escorts for field trip and to other facilities whenever possible.
• Encourage hobbies and crafts and provide materials in keeping with the resident’s financial status and the departmental budget.
• Record and maintain activity progress notes as well as a record of resident activities.
• Prepare and post a schedule of activities and keep the Orientation Board up to date.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.
• Organize and maintain a Volunteer Program.
• Report any changes in the resident’s condition immediately to the resident care department.
• Report all accidents/incidents immediately.
• Schedule outside activities and groups for residents.
• Provide tours of the facility and an explanation of the admission procedure to prospective resident and family members as needed.
• Make daily rounds to ensure the well being of the residents.
• Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
• Develop a periodic facility newsletter.
• Review complaints and make necessary oral/written reports to the Executive Director.
• Recommend to the Executive Director the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Distribute the resident’s mail.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience acceptable.
• Previous experience in therapeutic recreational activities preferred.
• Able to write simple correspondence. Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Must have submitted and completed a Criminal Background check for unlicensed employees in compliance with state regulation.
• Must provide a medical certification from a licensed healthcare provider confirming that the employee is free from communicable disease including TB in compliance with state regulation at hire and annually thereafter.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to move at least 20 lbs. without assistance.
• Physically able to bend, reach, and work in small areas.
• Physically able to push and pull activity equipment and furnishings.

Benefits:

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.