Activity / Life Enrichment Director
About The Position
At our center, we know emotional well-being is as important as clinical care. As our Activities Director, you will design and lead programs that bring joy, connection, and life-purpose to our residents. This could involve leading exercise groups, team sport activities, and taking a therapeutic approach to social engagement & redirecting behaviors. This is not a geriatric environment - we don't want you to play Bingo all day. We are seeking a director with therapeutic recreational approaches to mental health prevention and a willingness to work closely with our Psych Rehab team. Bring your out-of-the-box ideas! You will be helping our residents (primarily a male population) to find new engaging hobbies, redirect and focus on positive reinforcements, team sports ... and so much more. This would be a great position for a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
Requirements
- Certified Activity Director (the 36-hour certification course for the state of IL)
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting as an Activity Director is strongly preferred
- Extensive involvement with leading a dynamic team, creating an engaging events calendar and managing the individual needs of behavioral health patients that address their physical, cognitive and social deficits
- Electronic medical records experience (Point Click Care)
Nice To Haves
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is ideal, but not required
Responsibilities
- Lead daily activity groups like fitness, music, sports, games and other therapeutic programs
- Develop personalized plans/calendars/events and monitor documentation
- Supervise and train Activity Aides
- Ensure compliance with IDPH regulations
- Manage program resources and budgets
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
