What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director position at AAMDC?
Seeking an Activity Director in an Adult Medical Day Care. The activities director shall:
1. Be certified or eligible for certification as a certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
2. Have a baccalaureate degree from a college or university approved by a State department of education with a major in recreation, creative arts therapy, music therapy, therapeutic recreation, art, art education, psychology, sociology, occupational therapy, or other health and/or human services related degree such as gerontology or early education;
3. Have a high school diploma and at least three years of full-time, or full-time equivalent, experience in activities in a licensed health care facility and have successfully completed an activities education program approved by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services after a review of the specific curriculum, consisting of 90 hours of training
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The activities director shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
1. Participating in developing and implementing written objectives, policies, a procedure manual, and an organizational plan;
2. Participating in the facility's quality improvement program;
3. Ensuring that services are provided and are coordinated with other services to provide a continuum of care for the participant;
4. Participating in staff education activities and providing consultation to facility personnel;
5. Developing and posting a current monthly activities schedule where it can be read by participants, staff, and visitors, and maintaining a record of such schedules for one year;
6. Participate in all participant conferences;
7. Participate in professional organizations and seminars; and
8. Document assessments, treatment plans, evaluations and clinical notes.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Activities Director license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17