Director of Activities

About the role

Buffalo Center is hiring a Director of Activities in Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the needs, interests, and physical or cognitive limitations of participants to ensure activities are inclusive and appropriately modified.
• Administer management of staff and volunteers.
• Oversight of compliance and documentation.
• Community engagement.

Requirements

• In New York State, the Activity Director (under federal CMS F-Tag 680) must be a qualified professional licensed/registered by the state if applicable.
• The individual must meet one of the following requirements:
• Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: Be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body.
• Experience: Have 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program.
• Occupational Therapy: Be a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• State-Approved Training: Have completed an activity training course approved by the State of New York.

About Us

Buffalo Center is a 200-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in Buffalo, New York. Our size enables a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life of all our residents, by maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence. Buffalo Center is a proud member of the Centers Health Care consortium.