Activities Director

Activities Director

Location: Salisbury, North Carolina

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

THIS IS FOR A FUTURE OPENING

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the activities programs of this facility to meet the individual and person-centered needs of the residents.
• Develop recreational activities opportunities that are appropriate to the resident population and individualized to resident needs.
• Coordinate community outreach and seek out recreational partnerships that are representative of the interests of the residents.
• Coordinate with transportation services for activities outings and as necessary to meet the individual needs of the residents.
• Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations as well as professional standards of practice and make recommendations on changes in facility policies and procedures to the Administrator.

DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all department personnel attend and participate in mandatory facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, abuse prevention, etc.).

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be knowledgeable of regulations governing activity services in nursing care facilities.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services.
• Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW).
• Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Must possess, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) of college. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed by the state and is eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or as an activities professional; or
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) year(s) experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
• Must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
• Must have completed a training course approved by the State of North Carolina.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility and its premises.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, and visitors under all conditions/circumstances.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. On call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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