Activity Director-Full Time

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We are hiring for a Full Time Activity Director.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Activity Director is responsible for all aspects of the Activity Program. Develops and administers a comprehensive activity program to meet the ends, interests, and capabilities of the residents. Assumes the responsibility to develop and administer a well-rounded facility-wide social program schedule.

This position requires a great deal of creativity and flexibility. The Activity Director must be able to provide direct care and supervision for residents when necessary. The Activity Director assures residents are kept safe during activities and items that are safety hazards are strictly controlled. The Activity Director assists the direct care staff in keeping the residents involved in the facility socially, cognitively, and recreationally. The Activity Director ensures that scheduled programming is carried out seven days per week. Some weekends and holidays are required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Necessary accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local law.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assumes the responsibility for the design and development of recreation and leisure programs to meet the assessed needs, interests, and capabilities of the residents.

2. Assists residents in acquiring knowledge related to leisure resource utilization daily.

3. Assesses and documents residents' abilities and needs and records resident participation so this can be analyzed in relation to needs, interests, and past lifestyle.

4. Attends resident evaluation conferences and other appropriate meetings as necessary.

5. Confers with other personnel, superiors, and families regarding resident interests, needs, and limitations, as well as the availability of resources.

6. Assures that all activities conform to the criteria of federal, state, and local accreditation and licensing agencies or organizations.

7. Assumes responsibility for scheduling and coordinating miscellaneous social programs for the entire facility and specific units (i.e., educational programs, entertainment programs, special events, games, group programs, spiritual services, etc.).

8. Compiles a monthly social program calendar, has the calendars printed, and distributes them to appropriate personnel and all residents.

9. Coordinates programs with other departments in the facility and interfaces with all personnel as appropriate.

10. Uses community resources in the development of programs.

11. Assists with the development and provision of training and orientation programs for students and volunteers, including the adult addiction, TR volunteer program.

12. Prepares a monthly quality of care/service report for the director, therapeutic recreation of adult addiction programs as needed.

13. Performs other duties as assigned and/or required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist, therapeutic assistant or an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body, such as the National council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the National Certification Council for Activity; or has completed an activity director training course approved by the National Association for Activity Professional or the National Therapeutic Recreation Society.

A degree from a two-year college program with emphasis in therapeutic recreation, or related education and/or experience may qualify. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in an activities program in a health care setting providing activities for the elderly with Alzheimer’s or dementia required.

Must possess effective written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills, stable emotional make-up, creative, caring, able to work under stress. Professional conduct, honoring boundaries, setting limits, and maintaining confidentiality are a must. Must be able to plan, implement and evaluate an ongoing activity program. Must be able to order and maintain the supplies necessary to support the activity program. Must be able to work within a budget.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to meet physical demands of lifting and moving over 50 pounds, walking, and standing for long periods of time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

1. Is familiar with basic medical terminology.

2. Understands human behavior and modification.

3. Is physically capable of participating in and conducting semi-active programs.

4. Can work with physically disabled and chronically ill individuals of all ages.

5. Is tactful, pleasant, and friendly approach in dealing with patients, staff, guests, and individuals within the community.

6. Can identify signs of unfavorable symptoms such as fatigue and irritability.

7. Has sound judgment and the capability to respond to unusual circumstances.

8. Is willing to work flexible hours.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Holds the minimum education, experience, and skills to perform responsibilities
• Must have and continue a clean Criminal Background report
• Must have and continue a clean Sex Offender report
• Must have and continue a clean Child and Adult Protective service report
• Understand, speak, read, and write English clearly
• Ability to lift, push or pull at least 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and reach
• Ability to walk independently up and down a normal flight of 13-15 stairs
• Ability to treat and care for clients and their property with dignity and respect
• Ability to adapt to various living environments and locations
• Ability to communicate with clients in a friendly and congenial manner

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office/clinic environment, with frequent exposure to electronic and medical office equipment. Is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

We offer competitive pay, PTO, and more!

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23144 Hwy 32, Belleview, MO 63623

573-697-5311

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15