LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM MANAGER - 50009056

People First Service Center; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent retirement package

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver for State Universities

Job summary

A state agency for veterans in Tallahassee is seeking a Life Enrichment Program Manager. The role involves managing therapeutic recreation programs, supervising staff, and complying with state regulations. Candidates must hold a Florida license as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, have supervisory experience, and be willing to work weekends and holidays. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement packages, and paid time off, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Florida as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
• Two years experience in a social or recreational program within five years.
• Valid Florida driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance of activities program and evaluate effectiveness.
• Plan and implement therapeutic recreation programs for residents.
• Supervise Senior Certified Nursing Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Skills

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Job description

LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM MANAGER - 50009056

Requisition No:872992

Working Title: LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM MANAGER - 50009056

THERAPY AIDE SUPERVISOR (For Activities)

This position is overtime eligible.

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking motivated and dynamic individuals! Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan. Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates. Paid vacation and sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and a personal day. Tuition waiver is available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six (6) credits per semester).

*Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

*Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening and drug test is required.

*Other vacant positions, including OPS Temporary positions, may be filled in this advertisement within six (6) months of the closing date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be licensed in Florida as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, have the Certified Activity Director certification recognized by an accredited body or be willing and able to obtain one of these certifications within one (1) year of date of hire.
• Possess two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full‑time in a therapeutic activities program; OR is a qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays.
• Possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Five (5) years of long‑term care experience.
• AHCA, VA or JCAHO Survey experience.
• Familiarity with volunteer programs.
• Familiarity with resident care plans and MDS.
• Experience working with large numbers of volunteers and volunteer groups.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The Therapy Aide Supervisor for activities is responsible for the overall compliance of the department to include development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. Responsible to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct a program of therapeutic recreation and activities to meet the individual needs of each resident. Establish a program designed to give residents entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs of residents in the State Veterans’ Nursing Home in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards. The incumbent reports directly to the Nursing Home Administrator.
• Serve as representative of the Activity Department on the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure the residents’ treatment objectives are consistent with overall treatment process, care plans, MDS assessments and progress notes.
• Maintain accurate progress notes by documenting each resident’s therapy activity in their electronic files making necessary updates and revisions timely.
• Administer evaluation assessments to determine individual therapeutic program needs and interests.
• Develop, organize, plan and implement innovative therapeutic recreation programs to meet the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of each resident.
• Lead activity programs as scheduled.
• Supervise and direct assigned Senior Certified Nursing Assistants / Activities and Therapy Aides in recreational activities.
• Set performance standards and complete evaluations.
• Create and approve the monthly activity calendar of events.
• Manage leave and attendance for the department.
• Supervise and direct all volunteers.
• Serve as coordinator for all donations to the state home.
• Ensure that thank you letters are sent and in a timely manner.
• Maintain daily and monthly records of resident attendance and participation in recreation activities.
• Process purchase orders as required using required purchasing procedures (order equipment and entertainment).
• Serve on committees at the state nursing home.
• Perform other related duties as required to include special events at the Home and outside of the Home (i.e.: American Legion, VFW, etc.)

This position is in the Selected Exempt Service system.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.