Activities Director

Activities DirectorA critical part of our resident's care, the Activities Director provides opportunities for entertainment, exercise, relaxation, and expression and fulfills basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs. The Director will work with team members to plan, organize, and direct a program of activities available to all residents of the facility. Additionally, providing assistance to the physically, emotionally, and cognitively impaired individual and family to explore appropriate hobbies and leisure activities. As part of the facility leadership team, the Director reports to the facility Administrator.We want to support your work and life balance and would love to speak with you about what interests you!Flexible ShiftsTuition and education reimbursementAccess to full benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and disabilityFlexible savings account, including medical & dependent carePaid Time Off available to all employees401(k) Retirement savings program with employer contribution!Employee Assistance ProgramMinimum Qualifications:Skill at working with individuals who have cognitive, physical or sensory disabilities.Practical knowledge of how an Activity Department functions in a nursing facility.Outstanding interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasmExperience in working with volunteers and ability to organize and develop volunteer program.Organization, documentation, and implementation of detailed programs.Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.Meet at least one of the following criteria:Degree and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist, music therapist, art therapist; orCertified activity coordinator by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals; orTwo years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past five years, in which one year was full-time in a resident activities program in a health care setting; orPrior completion of a state-approved training course, or willingness to complete a state approved training course within six months of employment.Excellent creative and communication skills.