Director of Community Life

Community Name:
Trinity Community at Miami Township

The Director of Resident Activities is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing a program of therapeutic activities designed to meet the social, intellectual, emotional, educational and physical needs and interests of residents in accordance with the comprehensive resident care plan.
Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Develops activity programs to promote the residents' opportunities for engaging in normal life enhancement pursuits and to increase and/or maintain functioning levels
• Completes all applicable portions of MDS and Activity Interest Assessments for each resident, per policy
• Attends and participates in Resident Care Plan Meetings
• Maintains precautions/limitations list on each resident
• Encourages resident participation in group and individual activities including recreational activities, arts/crafts, facility outings, religious activities, intellectual/educational activities, facility/facility service activities, etc.
• Assists residents in the organization and implementation of Resident Council Meetings
• Plans activities that jointly include the facility, staff, families and residents
• Completes monthly calendars of available activities and appropriately posts throughout the facility
• Coordinates volunteers and program, as appropriate
• Supports each resident's right to self determination
• Documents resident participation or refusal of activity services offered
• Coordinates work of department with work of other departments
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the unit
• Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
• Ensures the department is properly staffed at all times, and encourages employees to understand their role in the organization
• Monitors the general performance of staff and recognizes and rewards good performance, or recommends training or disciplinary intervention if necessary
• Sets individual and departmental objectives that are aligned with the organization's overall strategic objectives
• Creates an environment encouraging excellence and sets a good example
• Follows all legal and best practice Human Resource management guidelines and performance management tactics
• Gives employees sufficient authority to make the necessary decisions to carry out their assignments
• Identifies and maintains accountability for security within assigned areas of responsibility, ensuring employees understand their obligations to protect company and employee property and eliminate hazards; takes appropriate action when security or safety infractions occur
• Investigates and responds to any employee grievances received
• Maintains confidentiality of necessary information
• Coordinates work of department with work of other departments
• Attends and participates in staff, departmental and other community meetings and sits on required committees
• Assists in developing and updating departmental procedures and policies
• Maintains required records and reports as outlined in UCH's Policies and Procedures manuals
• Participates in department budget planning and generates monthly report, as requested
• Handles unusual occurrences calmly and logically to maintain continuity of business and duties
• Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships, and ensures departmental staff does the same
• Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, care procedures and protocol for residents in the Special Care Unit
• Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.

Skills & Abilities

• Experience: Two (2) years of experience of related activities experience
• Computer Skills: Must be proficient in using a computer including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc), the Internet and basic office equipment. Must be familiar with electronic health record software
• Certifications & Licenses: Must meet one or more of the following criteria: Completion of a state approved training course, Qualifications as Occupational Therapist Assistant, and/or Certified as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by a recognized accrediting body; Must possess a valid driver's license
• Other Requirements: Must also be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language; Must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability; Must be able to work closely with residents, family members, legal representatives and facility staff; Must function independently, have flexibility and personal integrity; Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.