What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Program Manager, Recreational Therapist position at Pace North?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Are you an enthusiastic and warm eldercare leader with a strong desire to make a difference in the community? Would you like to work in an organization where you’re valued for your contribution? Do you have a call to serve the senior community in our region? Read on, PACE North might be just the opportunity for you!
What is PACE North? PACE stands for P rogram of A ll Inclusive C are for the E lderly. We are a unique option for individuals 55 and older who qualify for nursing facility level of care and wish to remain in their homes as they age. What does that mean? We care for the elderly daily both at our state-of-the-art day center on Garfield near Hammond during regular business hours and as needed in their home. Never heard of us before. That’s okay, we’re new to the region. We began serving the elderly in 2019 and our service model is so popular it’s growing quickly!
Do we have benefits? Yes! Our full-time team members enjoy regular daytime work schedules, no scheduled weekends, plentiful PTO and paid holidays. We also have great insurance benefits with health insurance available immediately upon hire and a 401k plan with matching contributions. Finally, PACE North has a great team of professionals who are a joy to work with!
What does an Activity Program Manager do at PACE North? You’ll be a key partner providing inspirational leadership, coaching, and development to our team of activity specialists! You’ll be fully responsible for our activity program and its operations, including building a program and atmosphere that is creative, engaging, and fun for PACE participants. You will also regularly perform assessments at the PACE Center or in participant homes. You’ll help maintain compliance with all State and Federal requirements, ensure that communication between your team and other parts of the organization are effective, and work closely with our quality system to ensure a great set of policies and procedures. Finally, you'll be able to provide PACE North participants with the most cheerful and professional service they've ever received!
Requirements :
What qualifications should you bring to the table? We’re looking for that special person who loves serving others with a positive approach. If leadership is your passion, consider this role. You should have a high school diploma or equivalent and have a valid driver license with reliable transportation and valid auto insurance. We’d also like to see 2 years of comparable relevant experience in a social or recreational program providing services to the elderly. We’re also looking for success working in a team environment. In a key leadership role like this, it’s also critical to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. We’re also looking for your demonstration of those great leadership traits that match PACE North values, Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, Community, Quality, and Safety. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with an inspirational, motivational, and creative approach!
