With over 60 years of service in the community, Riverwood is deeply rooted in Starke, FL, where everyone knows each other, creating a friendly, small-town atmosphere. We are searching for a Certified Activity Director to join our community that is resident, and family focused, a team builder, and excited about the opportunity to assist in building a facility culture. The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Certified Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and our established policies and procedures. If you are team-oriented, driven, and excited about the opportunity to care for our residents, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Activites Director Benefits & Compensation Packages:
Health Insurance Packages Dental Insurance Package Vision Insurance Package Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Vacation Time Continued support And much more!
Activities Director Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of the Facility. Keep abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards of practice, and make recommendations on changes in policies and procedures to the Administrator. Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the Facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments. Interview resident and families, as necessary, in a private setting. Refer resident and families to appropriate personnel, as needed, to meet resident and family needs. Involve residents and families in planning Facility activity programs Provide consultation to members of our staff, community agencies, etc., in efforts to solve the needs and problems of the resident through the development of activity programs. Assist in the review and updating of departmental job descriptions, at least annually. Additional job duties and responsibilites as assigned by job description, administrator, and/or regional support team.
Activities Director Qualifications:
Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in therapeutic recreation or equivalent training/experience. Must possess a minimum of two (2) years' experience in therapeutic recreation. Supervision, training and/or experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident served by this facility. A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred. Must possess the demonstrated ability to assess resident therapeutic recreation needs and develop and implement a program to meet those needs. Must possess a working knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements. You must be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done. Apply today as we are immediately interviewing and hiring for an activities director to join our team here at Riverwood!