Activities Director

Brigham House; Massachusetts; Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brigham House is seeking an Activities Director to plan, develop and implement an engaging activities and recreation program for residents. The role ensures spiritual, emotional, recreational and social needs are met on an individual basis in alignment with state regulations.

You will collaborate with administration, care staff and external community partners to schedule activities, coordinate transportation for outings, and maintain progress notes and schedules while protecting resident

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED; 3–6 months related experience or training.
• Experience in therapeutic recreational activities preferred.
• Able to write simple correspondence and present information clearly to individuals and groups.
• Criminal Background check required for unlicensed employees.
• Medical certification confirming freedom from communicable disease (TB) at hire and annually.

Aufgaben

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct Activities Programs.
• Meet with administration and care staff to plan activities.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and outside agencies.
• Maintain activity records and progress notes.
• Develop a volunteer program.
• Prepare and post activity schedules.
• Organize transportation for field trips and outings.
• Provide tours and explain admissions to prospective residents and families.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Small group presentation

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Experience in therapeutic recreational activities

Jobbeschreibung

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.