Activities Director

Excelsior Care Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Employee recognition program

Discounts and perks

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brooklyn, NY, seeks an Activities Director to lead our Therapeutic Recreation Department. You will design and oversee engaging programs to promote residents' physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being while ensuring compliance with federal and New York state regulations.

The role requires 2–3 years of recreation experience in long-term care, supervisory experience preferred, and a passion for person-centered, meaningful activities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration, Gerontology, Human Services, or a related field.
• CTRS certification preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Must meet the federal requirements for a qualified Activities Director under 42 CFR 483.24.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of activities or therapeutic recreation experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, or long-term care setting.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors through engaging, person-centered programming.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive therapeutic recreation and activities program in accordance with 42 CFR 483.24 and New York State regulations.
• Develop individualized activity programs based on each resident's interests, abilities, needs, and care plan.
• Create meaningful daily programming for residents with varying cognitive and physical abilities, including specialized dementia programming.
• Supervise, schedule, mentor, and evaluate activity staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate special events, entertainment, holiday celebrations, religious services, community outings, and intergenerational programs.
• Complete required resident assessments, documentation, progress notes, and activity care plan updates.
• Maintain monthly activity calendars and communicate programming to residents and families.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Social Services, Rehabilitation, Dietary, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident quality of life.
• Manage departmental supplies, equipment, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention practices, resident rights, life safety standards, and all federal and state regulations.
• Participate in QAPI initiatives, interdisciplinary meetings, state surveys, and regulatory inspections.
• Foster resident dignity, independence, engagement, and psychosocial well-being through innovative recreational programming.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration, Gerontology, Human Services, or a related field

CTRS certification preferred

Must meet federal requirements under 42 CFR 483.24

Supervisory or management experience (preferred)

Job description

Facility: Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Position: Full-Time

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year (based on experience)

Join Our Team as an Activities Director

Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate, creative, and experienced Activities Director to lead our Therapeutic Recreation Department. In this leadership role, you will develop and oversee engaging programs that promote the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of our residents while ensuring compliance with all federal and New York State regulations. If you have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and creating meaningful experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive therapeutic recreation and activities program in accordance with 42 CFR 483.24 and New York State regulations.
• Develop individualized activity programs based on each resident's interests, abilities, needs, and care plan.
• Create meaningful daily programming for residents with varying cognitive and physical abilities, including specialized dementia programming.
• Supervise, schedule, mentor, and evaluate activity staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate special events, entertainment, holiday celebrations, religious services, community outings, and intergenerational programs.
• Complete required resident assessments, documentation, progress notes, and activity care plan updates.
• Maintain monthly activity calendars and communicate programming to residents and families.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Social Services, Rehabilitation, Dietary, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident quality of life.
• Manage departmental supplies, equipment, and budget.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention practices, resident rights, life safety standards, and all federal and state regulations.
• Participate in QAPI initiatives, interdisciplinary meetings, state surveys, and regulatory inspections.
• Foster resident dignity, independence, engagement, and psychosocial well-being through innovative recreational programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration, Gerontology, Human Services, or a related field preferred.
• Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification.
• Must meet the federal requirements for a qualified Activities Director under 42 CFR 483.24.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of activities or therapeutic recreation experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, assisted living, or long-term care setting.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors through engaging, person-centered programming.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company Perks & Employee Discounts
• Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement

Join Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and make a meaningful difference every day by creating engaging experiences that enrich the lives of our residents. We look forward to welcoming an Activities Director who is dedicated to providing exceptional resident-centered care and recreation.