Therapeutic Recreation Director

Apple Rehab Inc; Savin Rock (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance Benefits

401K Retirement Program

Longevity Credit

Scholarships & Career Growth

Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD service

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Apple Rehab West Haven seeks a Therapeutic Recreation Director to lead and oversee therapeutic recreation services for residents in West Haven, CT. The role emphasizes program development, resident engagement, and staff supervision to deliver high-quality activities aligned with residents' needs.

Ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, at least one year of rehabilitative or geriatric experience, a valid driver’s license, and a compassionate approach that supports

Qualifications

• Must meet requirements of Therapeutic Recreation Director as stated in the Public Health Code.
• Must possess at least one year experience in rehabilitative or geriatric setting.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers’ license and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plans, controls and executes the provision of therapeutic recreational services for all residents.
• Develops a full range of programs and activities considering residents’ physical and emotional needs.
• Ensures observance of religious days, holidays and celebrations in planning activities calendar.
• Maintains Residents’ Bill of Rights and handles resident grievances and care plan issues.
• Provides leadership and supervises staff to deliver high-quality recreation programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow-through

Prioritization

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Patience

Tact

Enthusiasm

Resident focus

Job description

Apple Rehab West Haven is a 90 bed facility at 308 Savin Ave. in West Haven. Apple Rehab West Haven has a large community following where we have many returning residents who appreciate the care they are given and the family atmosphere they experience here with our long standing staff of many years. We see ourselves as a team for the good of our residents. We have a talented Therapy department which also draws resident from our community. Join us and be part of our team.

Apple Rehabis a family owned and operated company that treats residents and staff like family too. Our expert team of senior management is located at our home office,right in Avon, CT, ensuring superior care from a local company. Our leadership is not across the country, but rather in your backyard.

Job Description:

The Therapeutic Recreation Director plans, controls and executes the provision of therapeutic recreational services to all residents in accordance with federal, state and local standards. Ensures the highest quality recreation program is provided.

The preferred candidate will possess the following attributes: attention to detail, good follow through skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Excellent leadership and supervisory skills, patience, tact, enthusiasm as well as a positive attitude toward the residents and their support networks. Must be innovative and able to find creative ways to service the variety of resident needs and maintain the customer focus.

The Therapeutic Recreation Director assists in the development of a full range of therapeutic recreational programs and activities for all residents with appropriate concern for residents’ physical and emotional limitations, and individual interests. Ensures observance of religious days, social events, national holidays and traditional celebrations when planning residents’ calendar of events. Utilizes community support in establishing volunteer programs and intergenerational events. Encourages resident participation in therapeutic recreational activities. Carries out activities appropriate to resident’s level of functioning.

The Therapeutic Recreation Director knows and complies with the Residents’ Bill of Rights. Through Resident Council, advises and instructs the residents on issues and changes pertaining to Residents Bill of Rights and their responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality and privacy in reporting of Resident Council minutes and care plan issues. Reports immediately to supervisor all resident grievances and complaints.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet requirements of Therapeutic Recreation Director as stated in the Public Health Code.
• Must possess at least one year experience in rehabilitative or geriatric setting.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers’ license and a safe driving record.

Benefits (To be posted with full time positions only):

Apple Rehab offers an attractive benefit package for employees of 30 hours or greater that may include the following:

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit

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