Hultquist Place- Activities Director

　　Reports to: Administrator

　　Non-Exempt

　　Full-Time

　　Work hours: From 8:00 -4:30 or Flexible

　　This position requires a minimum 8 hours per day 40 per week

　　Purpose of this position

　　This position oversees the Activities and ensures that each resident is offered appropriate recreational opportunities in the facility. To maintain an organized, diverse program of individual and group activities which enable each resident to engage in cultural, spiritual, diversional, physical, political, social and intellectual activities with-in the facility and community in order to sustain and promote on individual’s potential and sense of usefulness to self and others.

　　Qualifications

　　High School Diploma and valid drivers’ license required. Is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist who is eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist by a recognized accrediting body on or after August 1, 1989; OR has two years of experience in an age appropriate social or recreational program within the last five (5) years, one of which was full time in a patient or resident activities program in a health care setting; OR is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant OR associates degree in recreation field, or related field.

　　Salary Range

　　$17.00 per hour(min) -$23.53 (max) per hour

　　Purchase appropriate materials and equipment within department Budget

　　Reviews and approves activities schedule providing minimally 10 hours a week availability. Evenings and weekends included

　　Schedules and Plans large events, coordinating with other departments effectively

　　Attends department head meetings and other meetings as scheduled

　　Manages annual budget and provides Administrator with input on needs

　　Writes an initial assessment and activities plan

　　Writes progress notes to indicate individua; responses and involvement at least quarterly and more often if needed for each resident

　　Maintains records of attendance for each activity covered

　　Plans and carries out a schedule of programs to meet the individual activity plans to include bus trips, special evets and individual pursuits

　　Posts, announces and informs residents, staff and families of the scheduled activities in a timely manner

　　Post event information and pictures via Social media page

　　Provides calendars to residents, staff and families as requested

　　Attends in-services, (assures staff is up to date on all in service information)

　　courses and seminars to enhance knowledge of activities field

　　Participates in professional organizations

　　Coordinates room and equipment use

　　Decorates facility for current season or event

　　Assures coverage of activities and follows calendar

　　Schedules use of Christ Chapel

　　Operate electronics and facility van

　　Follows required safety procedures

　　Interviews and Hires staff as needed

　　Evaluates and disciplines staff in a timely/accurate manner in accordance with policies and procedures

　　Presents appropriately for the position in regards to professional image of LSS safety and Hygiene

　　Works as scheduled

　　Maintains a pleasant, positive and professional demeanor in all interpersonal relationships

　　Communicates clearly, accurately and timely both verbally and in writing

　　Works to improve self and Shares Knowledge with team members

　　Provides a positive experience to external and internal customers

　　Adapt to changes in the work environment and performs well under pressure

　　Generate innovative ideas, approaches and solutions.

　　Other Duties as assigned