Activities Director

Camillus Ridge Terrace; Town of Camillus (NY); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Camillus Ridge Terrace is seeking an energetic Activities Director in Camillus, NY. The role focuses on designing and overseeing a vibrant therapeutic recreation program for residents, with specialized memory care initiatives for Alzheimer's and related conditions.

You will lead a team, coordinate with clinicians, and ensure regulatory compliance while enriching residents' daily lives through physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual wellbeing.

Formación

• Minimum of 2 years coordinating social or recreational programs in healthcare or senior living (last 5 years).
• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, Social Work or related field preferred; assoc. degree accepted with experience.
• Clear English communication and basic digital calendar/documentation skills; clean driver record if driving is required.

Responsabilidades

• Design and oversee a two-calendar monthly schedule of activities, including memory care programming.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with NYS DOH Adult Care Facility regulations and maintain documentation.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise activities assistants and volunteers.
• Coordinate community outings, vendor partnerships, and in-house entertainment.
• Collaborate with Case Manager, Wellness Director, and Administrator to align ISP goals.
• Manage department budget and promote events via newsletters and family portals.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field

Associate degree with extensive experience

Descripción del empleo

Activities Director, Camillus NY

Pay Rate: Full Time $25.00 per hour

We are seeking an energetic, compassionate, and organized Activities Director to design, implement, and oversee a vibrant, person-centered therapeutic recreation program, along with our certified Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR). In this role, you will enrich our residents' daily lives by promoting physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being. You will also design, implement, and oversee an advanced, person-centered program specifically for residents navigating Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and progressive cognitive impairments.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development: Create and execute two diverse monthly calendars of group and individualized activities matching residents' cultural backgrounds, preferences, and cognitive abilities (including specialized memory care programming).
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain complete documentation, individual activity assessments, and history for state surveys in strict accordance with NYS Department of Health (DOH) Adult Care Facility regulations.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise activities assistants and community volunteers.
• Community Integration: Coordinate with local vendors, musicians, intergenerational groups, and volunteer programs to offer dynamic community outings and in-house entertainment.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside the Case Manager, Wellness Director, and facility Administrator to blend recreation objectives seamlessly into each resident's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
• Budget & Logistics: Manage the department budget, procure safe recreation supplies, and promote events through newsletters and digital family portals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience coordinating social or recreational programs within a healthcare, long-term care, or senior living environment within the last 5 years.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related human services field preferred; Associate degree with corresponding extensive experience accepted.
• Core Competencies: Clear, fluent communication skills in English; intermediate computer literacy for managing digital calendars and electronic documentation tracking.
• Licensing: Valid NYS Drivers License with a clean record (if driving the facility community van is required).