Lead Activities Director - Therapeutic Recreation

Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove; Duncannon (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove in Duncannon, PA, is seeking an Activities Director to lead our activities and volunteer programs and help residents live full, engaging lives. Working with the Administrator, you will shape the daily rhythm of our community, plan group events and meaningful one-on-one connections that improve wellbeing for older adults in our care.

You will hire and train a capable activities team, oversee supplies, and coordinate Resident Council to ensure programs meet

Qualifications

• Qualified as a therapeutic recreation specialist.
• At least 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, including 1 year full-time in a patient activities program in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and run activities that support residents' social, emotional, physical, and therapeutic needs.
• Hire, train, and support a strong activities team.
• Keep the department stocked with the supplies it needs.
• Coordinate and support Resident Council.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of the department.

Skills

Team leadership

Event planning

Resident engagement

Education

Therapeutic recreation specialist

Job description

Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove in Duncannon, PA, is seeking an Activities Director to lead our activities and volunteer programs and help residents live full, engaging lives. Working with the Administrator, you will shape the daily rhythm of our community, plan group events and meaningful one-on-one connections that improve wellbeing for older adults in our care.

You will hire and train a capable activities team, oversee supplies, and coordinate Resident Council to ensure programs meet