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Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center Recreation Director in Chatham Township, New Jersey
Recreation Director
Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center is seeking a Recreation Director to join our team.
Recreation Director Position Summary:
The Recreation Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of the full scope of the facility’s recreation services. This includes providing an ongoing, inclusive program that uses purposeful activities in order to improve and maintain the quality of life for residents. The recreational programs are designed to meet the physical, cognitive, social, spiritual and emotional interests, and needs of every resident as per the current federal and state guidelines and regulations. The Recreation Director is responsible for hiring and supervising all Recreation staff/ volunteers and ensuring that they are trained appropriately to provide clinical, quality recreational services.
Recreation Director Required Skills:
A minimum of two years within the last five-years working full-time in Recreation, or CTRS, or ADC, or OT, or OTA
Knowledge of Recreation clinical documentation
Knowledge of Resident Rights
Knowledge of Person-Centered Care
Knowledge of Gerontology
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensures that recreation services are in compliance with policies and guidelines as well as state and federal regulations
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team and supports practices that focus on improving clinical, customer, staff and center excellence
Plans a variety of engaging and meaningful recreational programs 7 days/ week (including evenings, weekend and holidays
Plans activities that are appropriate to the needs of the residents (includes but are not limited to: small and large group programs, individual
pursuits, sensory activities, clubs, special interests, spiritual and religious activities, one to one activity, community outings
Experience:
1 year (Preferred)
An Equal Opportunity Employer