Assistant Director of Recreation

HIGHBRIDGE HEALTHCAREPOSITION TITLE: Assistant Recreation DirectorTherapeutic Recreation DirectorREPORTS TO: Recreation DirectorFLSA: Nonexempt FT and PT Postion availiablePOSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Recreation Director is responsible for assisting theRecreation Director in the development, implementation and supervision of the full scope ofrecreation services.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest qualityof service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needsand rights.2. Gathers information necessary to complete comprehensive assessment.3. Assists Recreation Director in planning individual and group programs in accordance withthe patient’s needs, preferences, interests, abilities, and are consistent with treatment goalsand interventions.4. Encourages patient involvement in recreation services planning.5. Contributes to the implementation of meaningful individual and group recreation programsthat incorporate creative, intellectual, physical, service, social and spiritual elements based onresident preference.6. Documents the residents’ participation and progress in recreation programming.7. Maintains records that support planning and ongoing program evaluation and revision.8. Assists in establishing and maintaining an effective volunteer program through recruiting,screening, orienting, training, supervising, evaluating, and recognizing volunteers.9. Provides resources and materials to address the special interests of residents for independentengagement.10. Meet program goals and performance objectives;11. Assists in the orientation, supervision and coaching of recreation assistants.12 Develops positive relationships with members of the patients’ families:13. Orients family members to recreation services and encourages families to participate in programs.14 Ensures that all recreation programs adhere to safety and infection control standards.15 Ensures confidentiality of all protected information.16 Is knowledgeable and upholds resident rights. Performs other duties as requested.EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:1. High school degree and2. Completion of the NAAP/NCCAP Modular I Course for Activity Professionalsor Certification in accordance with regulatory agencies governing the center, by the NationalCertification Council of Activity Professionals (ADC) or the National Council of TherapeuticRecreation Certification (CTRS) or, (TRD) Therapeutic Recreation Certificate3. Has one (1) year of full-time experience in a social or recreational program within the last 2years in a health care setting.4. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand thespoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at thework site when responding to their medical and physical needs.

Salary : $16 - $19