Life Enrichment Director / Recreation Director

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, direct and implement a comprehensive program of leisure life/life enrichment services for residents.
• Collaborate with residents, families, other professionals and staff to develop, plan, and implement programs that meet the psychosocial and activities needs of residents and the Household.
• Establish systems and processes for management of campus events, shared services, equipment etc.
• Develop, plan, direct and maintain a life enrichment program based upon resident assessment, needs, interests/preferences, regulations and established procedures and best practices.
• Provide consultation, evaluation, and assessment of residents as needed.
• Develop and implement processes and plans for care plans.
• Participate in resident care planning with the team and other health care providers as needed.
• Provide resident, family and staff education/consultation.
• Communicate resident leisure status and needs to the resident, their family, staff and other professionals (i.e. care conferences).
• Refer to other professionals as appropriate.
• Maintain records by practice standards, third party payers and regulatory agencies.
• Complete necessary portions of assessments and care plans as required.
• Maintain all required documentation in accordance with regulations and established procedures.
• Serve as a site resource for life enrichment services.
• Provide direct education, coaching, mentoring, materials, resources, support and/or supervision/direction for all life enrichment programming in the site.
• Develop, implement and promote a program that helps residents achieve “their best day”, filled with a wide variety of meaningful relationships and activities.
• Participate in meeting resident and household needs by actively assisting (to the extent of cross training and certification) with tasks to meet identified needs as appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication systems with all customers.
• Serve as a life enrichment/leisure resource and advocate for the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Therapeutic Recreation, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Specialized training or experience in geriatric activities, social work or gerontology is desirable.
• Previous leadership experience in recreation program/event coordination.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, leadership skills, interpersonal relationship skills and knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.