What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activity Director position at Great Lakes Mgmt Co?
About Great Lakes Management:
At GLM we don’t have a job – we have a Mission – to make a positive difference in the lives of others. We are driven by our core values of Accountability, Compassion and Teamwork.
We come to work ready to win the day, every day, which creates a dynamic work environment where employees feel empowered and encouraged. GLM is committed to attracting, training, and retaining the highest quality employees, as demonstrated by the current average tenure of corporate level employees of 9 years and the executive team of over 18 years.
Activity Director Job Details:
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday Schedule
- Location – St. Cloud, MN - Talamore Senior Living
Benefits:
- 401K Match
- Excellent and affordable health care benefits
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Floating Holidays
- Free meal to all employees per shift ( Dessert!)
- Tuition Discount Opportunities/ Scholarships/ Student Loan Forgiveness (site specific, ask for details)
Activity Director Job Objective(s):
Responsible for all aspects of the Activity and Volunteer programs designed to meet the resident’s social, physical, mental, emotional, and sensory needs.
Activity Director Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning, promotion, budgeting and facilitating/leading activity events or programs.
- Develop the organizations monthly calendar of activities for IL, AL, MC, and CS residents. Ensure this calendar represent an active, well-rounded menu of programs for all aspects of the campus.
- Evaluate programming to meet current and future needs.
- Work with vendors, such as entertainers, to enrich the activities calendar with an array of musical, educational, spiritual, and entertaining features each month.
- Supervise campus activities personnel by giving direction, mentoring, administering corrective action, and evaluating performance on a regular basis.
- In coordination with the Director of Nursing, support the training and mentoring of Resident Assistants assigned to Memory Care and the Care Suites in the portion of their responsibilities that includes leading activities.
- Responsible for promotion of volunteer opportunities, including volunteer recruitment, training, supervision, and recognition programs. Maintain files on volunteers which include appropriate background checks, resumes, reference check information, and evaluations.
- Work with Resident Council and other committees to plan, implement, advertise, and evaluate resident selected activities and programs.
- Coordinate transportation needs to outside events/programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- BA in Gerontology, Human Services, Therapeutic Recreation, Social Services, Activity Director Certified OR 2 years of experience working with senior programs.
- Minimum of 2 years of activities experience in retirement, assisted living or long-term care facility.
- Ability to use basic Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) computer programs.
- Must currently possess or can obtain Class C Driver’s License to drive the site bus.
- Strong creativity skills in developing and planning activity programs.
