Activity Director

Regents Park at Aventura; Ojus (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Regents Park at Aventura in Florida is seeking an experienced Activity Director to plan, organize, develop and direct the activities department in alignment with current federal, state and local standards, facility policies, and direction from the Administrator.

You will plan and implement resident-centered activities, develop appropriate recreational opportunities, review policies annually, coordinate outreach and partnerships, and handle administrative duties including budgets and

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, two years of college; degree preferred but not necessary.
• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional licensed by the state; or eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or activity professional.
• Must have, as a minimum, two years experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing activity services in nursing care facilities.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the activities programs of this facility to meet residents’ needs.
• Develop recreational activities opportunities appropriate to the resident population and individualized to needs.
• Review department policies and procedures at least annually and participate in changes.
• Coordinate community outreach and seek partnerships reflecting residents’ interests.
• Perform administrative requirements such as forms and reports to the Administrator.
• Coordinate with transportation services for activities outings when needed.
• Keep abreast of regulations and professional standards; suggest policy changes.
• Review departmental policies and job descriptions annually or as required.
• Direct the activities department with authority and accountability.
• Contribute to departmental budgets and workforce allocations.
• Coordinate activities with other departments and consultants.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Age-appropriate care

Tactful communication

Leadership ability

Team supervision

Creativity in activities

willingness to learn

Education

Two years college

Licensed therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional

Two years social/recreation program experience in healthcare

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

the full job description

Full job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

• As an Activity Director you will plan, organize, develop and direct the overall operation of the activities department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as directed by the Administrator.

YOUR TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the activities programs of this facility to meet the individual and person-centered needs of the residents.
• Develop recreational activities opportunities that are appropriate to the resident population and individualized to resident needs.
• Review department policies and procedures at least annually and participate in making recommended changes.
• Coordinate community outreach and seek out recreational partnerships that are representative of the interests of the residents.
• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting such to the Administrator as required.
• Coordinate with transportation services for activities outings and as necessary to meet the individual needs of the residents.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards of practice and make recommendations on changes in facility policies and procedures to the Administrator.
• Review departmental policies and job descriptions at least annually or as required.
• Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing the activities department.
• Contribute to the development of departmental budgets and workforce allocations in accordance with the budget.
• Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary.
• Work with the facility’s activities consultants and implement recommended changes as required.

Education/Experience

• Must possess, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) of college. Degree preferred but not necessary.
• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed by the state and is eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or as an activity professional; or
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing activity services in nursing care facilities.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services.
• Must be a member of good standing in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW).
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Regents Park at Aventura is and Equal Opportunity Employer and drug-free workplace