Assistant Director of Recreation Therapy / Activities

Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

10% defined contribution retirement

Mentorship and professional growth

Supportive work environment

Meaningful resident impact

Job summary

Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation seeks an Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities to lead engaging programs for residents in Seymour, CT. You will oversee activity planning, collaborate with care teams, and guide staff to deliver compassionate, person-centered recreation.

Requirements include a CTRS credential and a bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered to help you make a meaningful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• CTRS credential preferred.
• Proven experience in developing and leading therapeutic recreation programs.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Compassion and empathy in working with seniors.
• Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill, with ability to work with both.
• Creative mindset with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with team members, residents, and families to create a positive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist director to develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic recreation programs for residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess residents' needs and preferences.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the therapeutic recreation team.
• Organize and facilitate entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression activities while meeting residents' social, psychological, and spiritual needs.
• Create a warm and inclusive environment encouraging resident participation.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Support families of residents in exploring appropriate hobbies and leisure activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Compassion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation

CTRS credential (preferred)

Job description

A Great Place to Work

Shady Knoll Center for Health & Rehabilitation is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 41 Skokorat St, Seymour, Connecticut, 06483

Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential required

What You'll Do:

As an Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities, you will help develop and oversee a vibrant and engaging activities program in our communities. Your creative and compassionate approach will contribute to the overall well-being and happiness of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist director to develop, implement, and oversee therapeutic recreation programs for residents
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to assess residents' needs and preferences
• Provide leadership and guidance to the therapeutic recreation team
• Organize and facilitate a variety of opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression while fulfilling residents' basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs
• Create a warm and inclusive environment that encourages resident participation
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make adjustments as needed
• Assist the familes of physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individuals to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities

If you're passionate about creating meaningful and engaging recreational programs for seniors in an environment where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated, we invite you to join our team as an Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities.

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Shady Knoll family will enjoy:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including a 10% defined contribution retirement plan
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Starting from USD $23.00/Hr.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of an Assistant Director of Therapeutic Recreation / Activities:

• Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential preferred
• Proven experience in developing and leading therapeutic recreation programs
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Compassion and empathy in working with seniors
• Interest in the needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Creative mindset with excellent organizational interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with team members, residents, and families to create a positive and inclusive environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values:Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.