Director of Recreation

• Premium Compensation

• Great Benefits Package

• Professional Growth & Stability

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

Responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. Directs the activity program by scheduling various groups and activities that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident. The Recreation Director ensures the completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; evaluation of resident response to various programs is essential in order to ensure that comprehensive care plan goals and approaches are effective.

1) Must be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1st, 1990; or
2) Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past 5 years—one of the 2 years of experience must be in a therapeutic activities program; or
3) Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
4) Has completed a State-approved training course.

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Recreational Therapy or related field.

3+ years of progressive Activities/Recreation experience including supervisory experience. Previous LTC experience required.
* See Professional Licensure and Certification requirements for further qualification information

National certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTR) or the following:
Eligibility for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or is a qualified occupational therapy assistant; or has completed a training course approved by NY state if applicable.

• Directs the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program.

• Ensuring that programs offered encompass a wide variety of activities, both individual and groups, meet the needs of all residents based on their individualized plan of care.

• Review department policies and procedures, annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident.

• Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.

• Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.

• Plans a variety of engaging activity programs 7 days/week (including evenings, weekend and holidays.)

• Plans activities that are appropriate to the needs of the residents (includes but is not limited to: small and large group programs, individual pursuits, sensory activities, clubs, special interests, spiritual and religious activities, one to one activities, community outings).

• Prepares a monthly calendar of activities that is posted in prominent areas and provided to every resident.

• Prepares a monthly staffing schedule that includes evening and weekend and holiday coverage.

• Ensures that all documentation requirements are met (MDS, assessments, care plans).

• Develops a system to record resident participation/attendance to activities/outings.

• Participates in morning meeting, department head…