Veteran Recreation & Activities Director

HMR Veteran Services; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Company-Paid Life Insurance*

Job summary

HMR Veterans Services seeks a Director of Activities at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson, SC. You will lead the Activities Department to plan, organize, and direct recreation programs that meet residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.

This role requires supervisory capabilities, policy development, and collaboration with clinical staff and families. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of college; a degree is preferred.
• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or a licensed recreation professional eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or activity professional.
• Must have two (2) years of experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, including one (1) year full-time in a patient recreation program in a health care setting.
• Must be able to make independent decisions and work tactfully with residents, families, staff, and public.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the Activities Department in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Develop and implement policies for identification of medically related recreation needs of residents.
• Recruit, interview, and select personnel for the Activities Department.
• Coordinate recreation program with other departments to ensure daily activities.
• Develop and maintain a recreation schedule and budget for the department.
• Attend departmental and staff meetings and continuing education programs.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Licensed professional

Independent decisions

Education

Two years of college

Job description

HMR Veterans Services seeks a Director of Activities at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson, SC. You will lead the Activities Department to plan, organize, and direct recreation programs that meet residents’ physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.

This role requires supervisory capabilities, policy development, and collaboration with clinical staff and families. The organization offers comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven workplace.