Activity Director

Working Schedule:

Monday-Friday day shift. Hours, times, and days are contingent upon clients, work duties, and center location. Schedule may include weekends and may change as business needs dictate.

Position Summary:

The Activity Director is responsible for the planning and implementing of activities¬ (recreational, therapeutic, social, and informational) to meet the diverse needs of the ADS participants. The Activity Director supervises the activity staff and oversees keeping their ADLs and IADLs current.

Essential Functions:

• Devise monthly program activities utilizing staff and community resources. Present to the Director at least one week prior to the beginning of each month.

• Post the weekly calendar of events/activities in an area of the facility where it is visible and easily read by participants.

• Develop and supervise a Volunteer Program, recruiting volunteers from the community.

• Develop and maintain an intergenerational program with community day cares and schools.

• Develop and maintain the food menu and CACFP program compliance.

• Develop and maintain a program to meet the various spiritual needs of the ADS participants.

• Demonstrate successful communication with aging and disabled participants. Understand individual participant’s needs in relation to activity needs.

• Supervise, direct, and assist staff in performing daily activities and groups.

• Develop a monthly newsletter to include input from staff, participants, and the community.

• Prepare requests for day-to-day activity supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner and present it to the Director.

• Monitor, maintain, and safely store equipment and supplies needed and/or utilized by the program.

• Complete ADCAPS and initial participant assessments in a timely fashion.

• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team in developing and presenting participant care plans.

• Document in participant charts (progress notes) any significant event.

• Plan and coordinate field trips, including permission slip collection and recording of fees. Accompany participants on field trips, driving Easter Seals vehicles when necessary.

•Use CPR and First Aid in an emergency situation as warranted.

•Maintain a pleasant, stimulating, secure milieu for participants.

•As a member of the management team, maintain relationships with community resources, referral sources, and funding sources.

•Directly supervise and support activity staff creating a professional atmosphere of responsibility to participants, co-workers, and the maintenance of a high-quality activity program.

•Driving company passenger vehicle.

•Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

•Bachelor's degree in recreation, activity therapy, or a related social or behavioral science.

•One or more years of experience in therapeutic recreation for the aged, handicapped or other special population OR three years of experience, within the last five years, in a social/recreational program under the supervision of a qualified consultant such as a therapeutic recreation specialist or occupational therapist.

•Two or more years of experience working with seniors and adults with functional impairments.

•Current Class C/non-commercial driver’s license in good standing (annually reviewed) if required to drive Easter Seals vehicles
•Current CPR and First Aid.

•Deal with and manage physical and cognitive impairments of participants boarding and exiting the vans.

•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with participants, families, care providers, employees, colleagues, community referral sources, and the general community.

•Ability to follow instructions quickly and easily with minimal supervision and seek out direction promptly. Ability to take initiative and problem-solve.

Internal Relationships and Language:

•Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

•Aware of potential hazards or problems within the environment and seek out supervision promptly. Report issues, successes, and concerns promptly to Center Director.

•Work as a team member with Center Management.

•Work collaboratively with all center staff.

•Abide by confidentiality of client information.

Easterseals policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment decisions at Easterseals are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.

Easterseals requires all employees to follow its COVID policies and requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windsor Mill, MD 21244: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $50,000 - $0