Activities Director: Recreation & Therapy Leader

Ascension Living; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer匹配

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Living in Wichita, KS, within the Recreational Therapy department, is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee activity programs aligned with participant needs and organizational goals. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on ensuring safe, engaging activities for residents.

You will manage staffing, budgets, quality assurance, and service delivery, guiding care planning and investigations to maintain high standards and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure/certification: BLS Provider within 30 days of hire or transfer; Heart Saver AED within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Education: HS diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable experience or Associate's/Bachelor's with 3 years of applicable experience, 2 in leadership/management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees activity programs that align with participant needs, goals, and organizational requirements.
• Manages departmental staffing, including recruitment, orientation, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and staff development.
• Prepares and monitors departmental budgets, ensures compliance with allocated funding, and coordinates internal and external audits.
• Oversees service delivery, care planning, quality assurance, and complaint resolution while maintaining a safe environment for participants.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Quality assurance

Program development

Education

HS diploma or equivalent with leadership exp

AS/Bachelor with leadership exp

Job description

Ascension Living in Wichita, KS, within the Recreational Therapy department, is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee activity programs aligned with participant needs and organizational goals. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on ensuring safe, engaging activities for residents.

You will manage staffing, budgets, quality assurance, and service delivery, guiding care planning and investigations to maintain high standards and compliant operations.