Activities Director

Pay Rate:
Full Time $25.00 per hour

We are seeking an energetic, compassionate, and organized Activities Director to design, implement, and oversee a vibrant, person-centered therapeutic recreation program, along with our certified Special Needs Assisted Living Residence (SNALR). In this role, you will enrich our residents' daily lives by promoting physical, cognitive, social, and spiritual well-being. You will also design, implement, and oversee an advanced, person-centered program specifically for residents navigating Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and progressive cognitive impairments.

• Program Development:
  Create and execute two diverse monthly calendars of group and individualized activities matching residents' cultural backgrounds, preferences, and cognitive abilities (including specialized memory care programming).
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Maintain complete documentation, individual activity assessments, and history for state surveys in strict accordance with NYS Department of Health (DOH) Adult Care Facility regulations.
• Team Leadership:
  Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise activities assistants and community volunteers.
• Community Integration:
  Coordinate with local vendors, musicians, intergenerational groups, and volunteer programs to offer dynamic community outings and in-house entertainment.
• Interdisciplinary
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work alongside the Case Manager, Wellness Director, and facility Administrator to blend recreation objectives seamlessly into each resident's Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
• Budget & Logistics:
  Manage the department budget, procure safe recreation supplies, and promote events through newsletters and digital family portals.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience coordinating social or recreational programs within a healthcare, long-term care, or senior living environment within the last 5 years.
• Education:
  
  Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Gerontology, Social Work, or a related human services field preferred;
  Associate degree with corresponding extensive experience accepted.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Clear, fluent communication skills in English; intermediate computer literacy for managing digital calendars and electronic documentation tracking.
• Licensing:
  Valid NYS Drivers License with a clean record (if driving the facility community van is required).