1. SCOPE OF ROLE :

Provide programs and events that encourage engagement and socialization to help support high quality of life for our residents. Arrange meetings with interested individual resident and/or groups, to identify their recreational interest and needs, to plan and implement recreational programs that meet the residents' present level of functioning. Motivate individuals and groups to become involved in the recreation program by participating in and leading specific activities and events.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, promote, implement, and supervise monthly life enrichment activities calendar for community
• Ensure a variety of recreational, social, cultural, educational and entertainment programs are planned and implemented, applicable to all ages, mainly for the elders
• Prepare and post promotional and advertising materials for monthly program activities including calendars and/or bulletins
• Daily and quarterly documentation of residents' participation in programs and progress notes according to monthly calendar schedule, to assure residents progress
• Planned activities must be able to contribute to the documentation process including, but not limited to: assessments, progress notes, and care plan, in addition to, participate in monthly care conferences
• Provide monthly and yearly reports around recreation program goals, opportunities and/or improvements
• Research recreation programs funding sources and project requirements
• Coordinate transportation of residents to and from events outside of the community, which may include driving an agency motor vehicle.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Designee or as required.
• Ability to plan, organize, motivate, lead, and promote a variety of recreational activities year-round, indoors and outdoors, for different age groups with diverse interests
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and rapport with employees, supervisors and the general public of all ages
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; answering questions and keeping individuals motivated
• Ability to group problem-solving and able to fix situations quickly, and/or adjust activities for all involved
• Ability to frequently walk and sit when leading various recreational activities
• Ability to perform other related duties as required
• Ability to work flexible shift including weekends as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, Health Education, Creative Arts, or a related field
• A minimum of two years experience working with the elderly population and individuals with mental illness
• Must have experience in planning, organizing and implementing activity groups as well as individual programming for resident of all functioning levels.
• Must be positive, organized, energetic, motivated and creative
• Must possess strong written and verbal skills, computer and Internet skills, communication and interpersonal skills, time management, creative writing skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Compassion and desire to work with the senior population
• Drivers License in good standing and experience working with elders preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Director of Talent Acquisition .

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays