Job Overview Community Life Director - Activity Director CTRS Purpose of Your Job Position The primary purpose of the Community Life Director ("Activity Director") position is to: Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Executive Director, to ensure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. As a Consulate Health Care Director of Therapeutic and Recreational Services you are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for our residents, families, co-workers, visitors, and all others; as well as demonstrating in all interactions, Consulate Health Care's five core values of Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, and Passion. Duties and Responsibilities Conduct and document a thorough assessment of each resident's recreational needs. Develop and implement treatment plans addressing therapeutic recreation programs to meet psychological, physical, and social needs of residents. Recruit and hire a sufficient number of qualified recreation staff to deliver appropriate resident care. Provide supervision for assigned staff, including performance evaluations and problem solving. Maintain accurate employee records. Assist in developing a budget for recreation services and ensure adherence to established budget. Collaborate with various departments to provide positive interdepartmental relations. Promote the programs and service of Consulate Health Care through formal and informal interactions with the community. Arrange for recreation activities outside the facility, as needed. Develop and supervise an active volunteer program. Participate in and /or provide in-service education sessions. Participate in the quality improvement process of the facility. Provide supervision to therapeutic recreation students assigned through cooperative agreements with local colleges/universities. Ensure services cover evening and weekend programming. May be trained and assigned to perform the Customer Care Liaison duties as needed. Education and Experience Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent training/experience. CTRS (Certified Therapy Recreation Specialist). Must possess a minimum of two (2) years experience in therapeutic recreation. Supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving. the same age/type of resident served by this facility. A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred. Must possess the demonstrated ability to assess resident therapeutic recreation needs and develop and implement a program to meet those needs. Must possess a working knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements. EEO/MFDV