Activities Supervisor

Come explore a career well lived at Sevita as an Activities Supervisor at our Adult Day Center. The Activities Supervisor is responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of therapeutic, social, recreational, and educational activity programs for Program participants.  Other responsibilities may include the supervision of program staff members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: 

• Develops and implements activity programs that meet the needs of each clients of the program according to the individualized plan of care goals
• Documents client’s participation, pertinent changes, and progress
• Participates in the review of each client’s care plan
• Provides ongoing assessment of the member’s physical, and psychological status
• Directs and supervises assigned activity team members
• Including but not limited to Rehabilitation Specialist
• Plans and schedules activities and social events for participants.
• Develops monthly calendars of activities and events
• Coordinates recreational activities and outings
• Develops and implements educational programs for participants and staff members 
• Evaluates appropriateness and effectiveness of activities for individuals and groups
• Assists the Program management as necessary with other participant services

• Performs other related duties and activities as required. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises assigned staff, including performance evaluations, scheduling, orientation, and training.  Makes recommendations for decisions on employee hires, transfers, promotions, salary changes, discipline, terminations, and similar actions.  Resolves employee problems within position responsibilities.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job: 

Education and Experience: 

• 2-3 years of prior experience in the coordination of an activities program within a social or recreational setting, with 1 or more years providing activity programs and services to a special needs population, preferably with the elderly
• Supervisory experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• CPR and First Aid, as required by state regulations
• All state required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible at all times in order to properly meet the needs of members
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred to communicate with participants

Other Requirements:

• Travel as needed

Physical Requirements:

•     Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30 hours/week
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities