Director of Recreation & Volunteers - NJ
Company: The Actors Fund Home
Location: Englewood
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
The Actors Fund Home, an assisted living, skilled nursing,
accredited dementia care and sub-acute rehabilitation center
located in Englewood, NJ, and a recipient a CMS Five Star Rating,
seeks a Director of Recreation & Volunteers to join a dynamic
Recreation team. The director of Recreation will guide the
Department to utilize the arts and creative expression to foster
productive aging for residents in a person-centered care
environment.RESPONSIBILITIES+ Directly supervise all recreation
personnel and volunteers.+ Assist in in-service training all staff
regarding best practices in the creative arts therapies and
activities field as necessary, by organizing information sessions.+
Review and revise Care Plans and assessments as necessary as per
the interdisciplinary team schedule. + Attend and participate in
Care Plan conference meetings. Assure the Recreation staff is aware
of interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings and which residents are
reviewed.+ Ensure that the documentation/interdisciplinary notes,
assessments, care plans and attendance records are accurately
completed.+ Evaluate and direct the recreation program of The
Homes. + Develop and implement programs of interest and meaning to
our residents in order to enhance their lives and exceed their
active aging lifestyle expectations. + Ensure Recreation programs
offered in the facility carry out best practices in the creative
arts therapies and activities field. + Perform leadership roles
within Comfort Matters program and contribute to a person-centered
culture of the facility. Ensure department meets Comfort Matters
competencies to best serve persons with dementia.+ Serve as
Administrator on Duty as schedule. + Manage operation of the beauty
parlor.+ Oversee and keep records of the pets visiting the
facility.+ Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate
or as directed by supervisor.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + A bachelors
degree from an accredited college or university.+ Hold a current
certification from the National Certification Council for Activity
Professionals or National Council for Therapeutic Recreation
Certification; or willing to certify within 6 months.+ Minimum of
two (2) years experience in a recreational program. + Has an
understanding of, affection for, and a desire to work with the
aging.+ Ability to read and write English.+ Be adaptable to change
and able to meet crises and emergencies.ABOUT THIS POSITIONThis is
a full-time salaried position based in The Actors Fund Home in
Englewood, NJ. The Actors Fund offers a competitive salary, as well
as a comprehensive benefits package, including: choice of multiple
health and dental plan options, voluntary vision, flex and
dependent care plans, employer-paid life and long-term disability
insurance, supplemental life and disability, 401(k) plan with
generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time
off and TransitCheck commuter benefit.TO APPLYTo apply please click
on the blue button above or below. A complete application will
include a resume, cover letter and salary expectations. VACCINATION
POLICY In an effort to protect our fellow employees, their families
and our residents, The Actors Fund Home requires ALL applicants and
employees to be up to date with their COVID-19 Vaccination subject
to accommodations required by law.ABOUT THE ACTORS FUNDThe Actors
Fund is a national human services organization that fosters
stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing
arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Through
offices in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, The Fund serves
everyone in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and
dance with programs including social services and emergency
financial assistance, health care and insurance counseling,
housing, and secondary employment and training services. For more
about The Actors Fund Home, please visit: actorsfundhome.org
(http://www.actorsfund.org/) .For more about The Actors Fund,
please visit: actorsfund.org.The Actors Fund is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer.Built into the value statement of The Actors
Fund is a commitment to embrace diversity and seek equity,
inclusion and dignity for all.We celebrate our differences and
strive to cultivate an environment of mutual respect.
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