What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Recreation position at Hamden Health Care Center?
Hamden Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is seeking a full-time dynamic, Director of Recreation to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified applicant.
Our facility serves New Haven County and is located within proximity to all major highways. We are completely committed to providing exemplary service are always looking for talented professionals to join our team!
Responsibilities of the Recreation Director:
- Plan, develop and coordinate the overall program of activity therapies, including occupational, music and recreational therapy, with other activities.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
- Provide staff management to include hiring, development, training, performance management and communication to ensure effective and efficient department operation.
- Responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating recreational or activity therapy programs.
- Develop policies, procedures, new programs, budgets, etc.
- Screen candidates for programs and place in the programs best suited to individual needs.
- Conduct regular staff meetings to share information and communication, provide training and resources and promote staff development.
- Direct and supervise activity staff in their implementation of the activity therapy program and services.
- Coordinate activity therapy services with other treatment modalities and treatment team members, to support quality and compliance with program expectations, facility policies, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for the requisition of materials, supplies and equipment necessary to the effective operation of the therapy programs and corresponding budgets.
- Provide direct supervision of activity therapy staff.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS of Recreation Director:
- Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation or Recreational Therapy or other recreation-based field which may be approved for national certification in their area of expertise required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000