Director of Activities

The Director of Activities is responsible for the development and implementation of the activity, recreational, socialization and adult-learning program. The Director of Activities is primarily responsible for ensuring opportunities are available to the residents for socialization, personal growth, exercise, community integration, spiritual development, recreation and performance improvement.

Scope & Status: Exempt

The Director of Activities reports directly to the Executive Director. This position participates in the Manager-On-Duty Program and may be required to carry a cell phone and/or pager. The Director of Activities participates in daily leadership team and staffing meetings.

Relationships:

a. Coordinates services with all staff. Works closely with the Director of Sales to plan in-house events and occasionally assists with marketing events outside the community.

b. Consultants and/or Vendors

c. Physicians, Nurses, Case Management, Social Workers and Health Care Providers

d. Residents, family members, support groups and referral sources

e. Federal, County, State and City officials

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform and complete each essential duty satisfactorily, have excellent communication and language skills to enable them to perform their duties and interact effectively with residents, family members, guests and referral sources. Employee must meet all specific state and federal regulations for assuming the position of a Director of Activities at an assisted living facility. In addition, the individual must have at least 2 years of experience working with the senior population, preferably in a long-term care and/or health care setting. An on-going training program is required. A bachelor s degree and/or certification as a Recreational Therapist is preferred. The employee must have a solid working knowledge MS Word, PowerPoint and Publisher in order to develop a newsletter and socialization calendar. Employee must have and maintain a safe driving record and valid driver s license. The Director of Activities models the values and core purpose of Blake Management. The Director of Activities utilizes specific skills involving art, crafts, design, imagination and innovative planning for newsletters, activities and events.

We are an equal opportuntiy employeer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person