Community Life – Activity Director (Therapeutic Recreational Director)

Nspire Chipola Health and Rehabilitation Center; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with holiday pay and 0

Innovative Purchasing Program

Access to online learning 24/7

Phone and auto discounts

Employee Assistance Fund

Job summary

Nspire Chipola Health and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an Activities Director (Therapeutic Recreational Director) who MUST be a CNA. The role oversees the Activity Department, planning and directing recreation programs to support residents' physical, emotional, and social well-being in a resident‑ and family‑focused community.

Responsibilities include assessing residents' needs, developing treatment plans, hiring staff, managing budgets, and promoting programs within the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in therapeutic recreation.
• Some supervisory experience preferred (1 year).
• Ability to assess resident therapeutic recreation needs and develop programs.
• Working knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the Activity Department in line with resident needs and regulations.
• Assess each resident's recreational needs and document findings.
• Develop and implement therapeutic recreation treatment plans addressing residents' needs.
• Recruit and hire recreation staff and manage budget adherence.
• Promote programs within the community and arrange activities outside the facility.
• Develop and supervise an active volunteer program.
• Innovate processes to improve resident care and outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation

2 years experience in therapeutic recreation

Supervisory experience

Assessment of resident therapeutic recreation needs

Accreditation standards & compliance knowledge

Job description

Looking for qualified Activities Director (Therapeutic Recreational Director) to join our team!

MUST BE A CNA

We are searching for a Activities Director (Therapeutic Recreational Director) to join our community that is resident and family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and our established policies and procedures.

If you are team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to care for our residents, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Perks and Benefits

• Pay rate: Competitive pay, along with holiday pay and paid time off program.
• Innovative Purchasing Program: We offer a purchasing program that allows you to buy thousands of products (technology, furniture, clothing) and pay over time. Zero interest, no credit check, no hidden fees.
• Access to online learning 24/7: Our Learning Management System offers over 1,500 courses for senior care, health and human services industry. Use it for free to help satisfy your personal or professional development. Available via computer or mobile, and many courses offered in alternative languages.
• Phone and auto discounts: Up to 20% on employee personal wireless accounts and auto rentals through designated vendors.
• Employee Assistance Fund: You are always there for others. Let us be there for you. In unexpected catastrophic situations you can confidentially apply for help.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensures an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with comprehensive assessment, the interests and physical, mention and psychosocial well-being of each resident.
• Conduct and document a thorough assessment of each resident's recreational needs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans addressing therapeutic recreation programs to meet psychological, physical, and social needs of residents.
• Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines.
• Recruit and hire a sufficient number of qualified recreation staff to deliver appropriate resident care.
• Assist in developing a budget for recreation services and ensure adherence to established budget.
• Promote the Company programs through formal and informal interactions with the community.
• Arrange for recreation activities outside the facility, as needed.
• Develop and supervise an active volunteer program.
• Provide innovative, responsible healthcare with the creation and implementation of new ideas and concepts to improve processes and achieve superior results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent training/experience.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years' experience in therapeutic recreation. Supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving
• the same age/type of resident served by this facility. A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess the demonstrated ability to assess resident therapeutic recreation needs and develop and implement a program to meet those needs.
• Must possess a working knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.