Overview

Active Day has an immediate opportunity for a high energy, high degree of caring

DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES

MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8 to 4, NO WEEKENDS 

As Director of Activities, you put the ACTIVE in Active Day! As Director of Activities you have the opportunity to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of others by using your creativity and ability to assess the needs of our diverse member population to develop engaging programs for all! As Director of Activities, you will be an enthusiastic leader who is outstanding at developing activities based on the needs and interests of our members while ensuring socialization, engagement, well-being, and FUN. Our Director of Activities are the heart of our program, facilitating and overseeing individual and group therapeutic recreational programs.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in benefits programs, including:

• Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
• Medical/Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• And the pleasure of working in a truly rewarding environment with GREAT people!

Responsibilities

As Director of Activities your responsibilities will include:

• Developing, planning, organizing, and implementing diverse and creative therapeutic recreational programs for members; drafting and publishing related calendars and communications.
• Providing direct care to members to include ADL’s and IADL’s.
• Overseeing team members and volunteers.
• Actively participating in safety and quality initiatives, care planning conferences, and ongoing assessments.
• Staying current on related industry knowledge and thinking outside the box! 
• Bringing FUN, LAUGHTER, and JOY to the lives of our members!

Qualifications

As Director of Activities, you will have the following qualifications:

• College Degree preferred; high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) will be considered.
• At least three years of experience in activities coordination or therapeutic recreation for:
  • Older Adults;
  • Individuals with disabilities;
  • Other special populations;
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• This is an ACTIVE job (we are ACTIVE DAY after all!) and physical requirements include but not limited to:
  • Push, pull, squat, turn, pivot, transfer and lift at least 50 pounds.
  • Sit, Stand and/or Walk for extended period of time while providing physical assistance to members.