Activities Program Manager

Wesley Enhanced Living•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Join the #1 Senior Living company to work for in our area! Wesley Enhanced Living is ranked by our employees as the top PA-based aging services company on the Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list. We are certified as a Great Place to Work year after year. And there’s a good reason for that. Our employees love where they work because of our supportive culture and a workplace that makes you feel welcome and valued. There’s a strong family bond between our staff and residents like none other. Our employees are proud to work here, make a compelling difference in the lives of our residents, and often say: ‘It’s not just a job’! Position Summary: The Activities Program Manager directs the development, implementation and evaluation of the Enhanced Living program delivery model across the continuum of care in a single community through excellence in recreational programming that afford residents the opportunity to rediscover his or her own unique purpose and fulfillment.

Requirements

Three (3) years or more at management level in recreation or activities; health care center environment required.
Knowledge of MDS and regulatory experience required.
Demonstrated success is staff supervision and development
Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field required.
CTRS or equivalent
CPR/First Aid certified preferred

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, and motivate a team of community Enhanced Living staff members to identity the needs and desires of each resident through robust and innovative recreational programming
In collaboration with EL team leadership, champion program initiatives throughout the community through implementation of unique and enriching program opportunities in accordance with corporate philosophy of Enhanced Living, and representing the six dimensions of wellness; Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Physical and Occupational
Oversee documentation process for resident recreational progress; address individual resident interests and concerns. Adapt program accordingly.
Maintain full compliance with federal, state and local regulations and MDS reporting requirements for recreation in Skilled Nursing area.