Activity Director

Job Description

Job Description

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

General Purpose :

Planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating quality programs that address a broad range of needs of residents at Judson. Ensures that programs are developed and implemented in collaboration with programming throughout all areas of care. This position requires the flexibility to provide daytime, evening, weekend and holiday hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Plans, coordinates, schedules and provides programs, trips and events that address the social, emotional, physical, spiritual, intellectual and vocational / creative needs of residents.
• Collaborates with Judson Teams : Dining Services Manager, EVS manager, RCM’s, Volunteer Services manager, Art therapy Coordinator, Transportation Coordinator to plan programs / events and trips on a weekly, monthly, annual basis.
• Actively seeks input for program scheduling and enhancement from resident committees and incorporates into programming as appropriate.
• Analyzes program / trip offerings in terms of participation levels, needs / desires of residents, cost / benefit and staff resources and use the data to take the appropriate steps to enhance or modify programs / trips.
• Tracks and coordinates program expenditures and adheres to established budgets. Process AP Vouchers / Avid to assure that providers of service are paid in a timely fashion.
• Actively participates in meetings as required, including but not limited to Daily Stand – Up & manager meetings, Resident committees, support meetings in order to facilitate communication, knowledge and support of all staffs’ effort to serve the residents.

6a. Audit and review with team Point Click Care records, (MDS), progress notes, service plans and support care conferences in each area of care as needed.

Miscellaneous : Maintains a record of acceptable attendance and punctuality. Observes all company rules and safety procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Judson Core Values : This position requires incumbents to exhibit the skills necessary to represent and support Judson’s Core Values : Respectfulness; Empowerment; Communication; Integrity; Teamwork; and Excellence.

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Certifications : This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a recreation, social service or human services related field or at least 4 years experience working with older adults in a CCRC, long term care facility or community based setting. Computer literacy required, including strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook with the ability and willingness to learn new applications and programs as needed.

Physical Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

Physical demands may include standing for extended periods, walking, assisting residents with wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc., bending, stooping, sitting for 1-2 hours at a time, lifting up to 25 lbs, climbing stairs and repetitive motion. Ability to communicate verbally, including articulation and enunciation to be heard and understood and to perceive and understand verbal and written communications is required as is the ability to communicate in writing, use personal computers, telephones and other standard office equipment and to operate a motor vehicle in the course of business.

Working Conditions : Office environment and outdoor environments as needed to accompany residents on variety of trips and to external programs. This position requires the flexibility to provide daytime, evening, weekend and holiday hours.