Program Manager Recreational Activities

Brief Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the entire Southeast. Our independent and assisted living facilities, Cypen Towers, are located just north of mid-town Miami in a peaceful and inviting 20+-acre community.

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the entire Southeast. Our independent and assisted living facilities, Cypen Towers, are located just north of mid-town Miami in a peaceful and inviting 20+-acre community.

We provide expert care and all-amenities services to hundreds of residents each day. That means meals, housekeeping, activities, healthcare, security and more.

Program Manager Recreation Activities

Ensures a full range of recreational activities are available for tenants of ICT/HCT. Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates the delivery of services for the purposes of maintaining and/or improving the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial activities of each tenant.

• Plans, schedules, and supervises all activities and events on campus.
• Plans, schedules, and arranges supervision for off campus activities and events.
• Supervises the Coordinator-Recreational Activities, Assistants, contracted instructors and chaperones, provides training, and coaches staff.
• Writes and produces newsletters for ICT/HCT per established deadlines.
• Reconciles billings and invoices for the department per established department policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the participation of other departments involved in recreational activities.
• Conducts and activity orientation interview with tenants within 30 days of admission.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Three years of related experience

• CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist), ADC (Activities Director Certification) or equivalent preferred
• CPR Certification preferred

• Ability to work with the geriatric population and with memory impaired individuals
• Sensitivity to the needs of the elderly.
• Good interaction with peers, subordinates, residents, guests, and volunteers
• Displays strong resident advocate skills
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills necessary
• Knowledge of computer programs
• Leadership abilities

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

• No routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues, but may occasionally require performing unplanned activities which may involve exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

• Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.