Activities Director

Activities Director

Facility: Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Position: Full-Time
Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year (based on experience)

Join Our Team as an Activities Director

Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a compassionate, creative, and experienced Activities Director to lead our Therapeutic Recreation Department. In this leadership role, you will develop and oversee engaging programs that promote the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of our residents while ensuring compliance with all federal and New York State regulations. If you have a passion for enriching the lives of seniors and creating meaningful experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive therapeutic recreation and activities program in accordance with 42 CFR §483.24 and New York State regulations.

• Develop individualized activity programs based on each resident's interests, abilities, needs, and care plan.

• Create meaningful daily programming for residents with varying cognitive and physical abilities, including specialized dementia programming.

• Supervise, schedule, mentor, and evaluate activity staff and volunteers.

• Coordinate special events, entertainment, holiday celebrations, religious services, community outings, and intergenerational programs.

• Complete required resident assessments, documentation, progress notes, and activity care plan updates.

• Maintain monthly activity calendars and communicate programming to residents and families.

• Collaborate with Nursing, Social Services, Rehabilitation, Dietary, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance resident quality of life.

• Manage departmental supplies, equipment, and budget.

• Ensure compliance with infection prevention practices, resident rights, life safety standards, and all federal and state regulations.

• Participate in QAPI initiatives, interdisciplinary meetings, state surveys, and regulatory inspections.

• Foster resident dignity, independence, engagement, and psychosocial well-being through innovative recreational programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Administration, Gerontology, Human Services, or a related field preferred.

• Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certification preferred, or eligibility to obtain certification.

• Must meet the federal requirements for a qualified Activities Director under 42 CFR §483.24 .

• Minimum of 2-3 years of activities or therapeutic recreation experience in a skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, assisted living, or long-term care setting.

• At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience preferred.

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

• Passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors through engaging, person-centered programming.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Recognition Program

• Company Perks & Employee Discounts

• Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment

• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Advancement