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At Ussery Roan Texas State Veterans Home, our associates are our most valuable assets. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.

Certified Activity Director (Resident Activity Director)

The Job: The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who:

• is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body, such as the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, on or after October 1, 1990, the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification, or the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals;
• has two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program;
• is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
• has completed an activity director training course approved by a recognized credentialing body, such as the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals, National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, or the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification, Inc.
• An activity director must complete eight hours of approved continuing education or equivalent continuing education units each year. Approval bodies include organizations or associations recognized as such by certified therapeutic recreation specialists or certified activity professionals or registered occupational therapists.

Full-Time Benefits

• Very Competitive Pay
• Next day pay with Payactiv
• Mental Health Days
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 100% company-paid life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!)
• 401k

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and lead a wide scope of social and recreational activities with the intent of including all residents in some area of activity
• Plans off-campus trips for residents, and attends many of the trips
• Arrange transportation to events and programs when necessary, including bus transportation and other vehicle transportation, scheduling community driver or outside resource
• Creates, posts, and/or distributes information and material regarding events, programs, activities, etc.
• Assists with purchasing necessary supplies, films, crafts, etc.
• Conducts an orientation for new residents, serves as a resource person for residents
• Alerts social services staff of concerns pertaining to residents

Qualifications

• Associates degree and two years experience in geriatrics, recreation or social administration
• Certified Activity Director certificate with experience in skilled nursing or long term care
• Certified Activity Director
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic 
• Must be able to work with others in setting up for events
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. 
• Must be able to complete small set-ups independently
• Must be able to assist residents physically in boarding the bus, sitting, standing and walking

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.