Activities Director NY

About the role

Glenwell, a DePaul Senior Living Community, is seeking a full-time Activities Director. The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.60 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Develop a program designed to promote active involvement of all residents taking into consideration individual preferences and choices.
• Plan, prepare and implement a monthly activities calendar to be posted in a prominent spot no later than the first day of each month.
• Review, upon move-in, personal information about each resident’s interests and capabilities.
• Schedule a minimum of fourteen (14) hours of planned activities a week.
• Schedule outings so that each resident has the opportunity to participate in at least one outing every other month.
• Plan and implement one-on-one activities with residents.
• Enable residents to enjoy solitary activities.
• Notify residents of activities and assist and encourage them to attend.
• Decorate the facility for holidays and make sure decorations are removed within five (5) days following a holiday.
• Order supplies for activities according to budget. Ensure that all expenditures are accounted for from the activity expenses and that all receipts are properly recorded and submitted.
• Plan facility programs, parties, potlucks and other celebrations with approval of the Administrator.
• If desired, develop a volunteer program from within the community. Train and coordinate all volunteer activities.
• Schedule and facilitate a monthly Resident Council meeting, document using meeting minutes, and document a resolution to any questions and/or concerns raised.
• Review minutes with Administrator and provide copies to residents.
• Aid in new staff orientation r/t the role of activities.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the Activity Program, including input from the residents at least every six (6) months and document findings.
• Ensure that MSDS are available for all substances used in the Activity Department. Keep such materials secure when not in use and supervised.

Requirements

• Warm, friendly, high-energy “bubbly” personality.
• Genuine enjoyment of working with crafts, activities and the geriatric / adult special needs population.
• Ability to gently but firmly encourage / coax residents to participate and enjoy success oriented activities to feel good about themselves and increase their self-esteem.

Skills

• Ability to communicate with residents and staff in English.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to visually observe residents, to hear emergency systems and verbal needs expressed by residents.
• Ability to turn, stoop, bend and stretch in order to assist residents.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to use equipment competently.
• Ability to respond to emergencies, i.e. resident choking, evacuation of residents and visitors in the event of fire.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited College or University, or satisfactory completion of two years of college; in either case with major work in recreation or a related field, or two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with a dependent adult population.
• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Required references and criminal record check.
• Valid New York State Driver’s license and a clean driving record that meets Agency’s Clean Driving Record Policy.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403B with Employer Match
• Robust Employee Assistant Program
• Staff Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program

Pay

The pay range for this opportunity is $19.00 - $19.60 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time position.