Certified Recreation / Activities Director

The-Center-For-Living-; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous PTO

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance options

Flexible Spending Account

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Friendly work environment

Job summary

The Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT is seeking a Recreation / Activities Director to lead our activity programs and enhance resident well-being. You will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate therapeutic activity services, collaborate with care teams, and ensure quality resident engagement while supporting discharge planning and family involvement.

The ideal candidate will have eligibility in therapeutic recreation or related certifications, or OT qualification, plus

Qualifications

• Eligibility for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body (on/after 10/1/1990) or
• 2 years of experience in a full-time, therapeutic program (social or recreational) within the last 5 years or
• The individual is a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) or OT assistant or
• Has completed a State-approved training course

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of this facility.
• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident.
• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
• Involve residents and families in planning facility activity programs.
• Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Activities professional

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Education

State-approved training course

Job description

The Center for Living and Rehabilitation is looking for Recreation / Activities Director to join our incredible team!

We're not just a workplace; we're a community driven by excellence. We take immense pride in what sets us apart - our exceptional leadership, a warm and friendly work environment, and a reputation that we've worked hard to earn. If you're ready for a rewarding career experience, your journey begins here!

Eligibility

• Eligibility for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body (on/after 10/1/1990) or


• 2 years of experience in a full-time, therapeutic program (social or recreational) within the last 5 years or


• The individual is a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) or OT assistant or


• Has completed a State-approved training course

Benefits

• Competitive wagesbased on experience


• Generous paid time off (PTO) package


• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance


• Supplemental disability and life insurance options available


• Flexible Spending Account


• 401k available


• Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement


• Friendly work environment

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of this facility.


• Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures.


• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident.


• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.


• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
  
• Involve residents and families in planning facility activity programs.


• Assist in arranging transportation to other facilities when necessary.