Activity Volunteer Director
Activity Volunteer Director
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09-04-2025
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09-04-2025
Job Description
Overview
TheActivity Assistantperforms duties involving the planning and implementation of activities which meet the needs of our residents.
Shepherd of the Valleyis a Christian notforprofit corporation governed by the basic Christian values of compassion respect dignity spirituality integrity and quality. Working for Shepherd of the Valley is not just a job its a calling.
- Shepherd of the Valley provides 5star treatment at our facilities.
- We are a healthcare community offering shortterm rehabilitation skilled nursing longterm care assisted living independent living and home health services.
Why work at Shepherd of the Valley
Shepherd of the Valley (SOV) offers a wide range of benefits as part of you total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with taxdeferred investing with SOV retirement options; enjoy generous paid holidays and time off; and protect yourself and your family with life and longterm disability insurance. Here are some highlights of our compensation plan.
- Annual Performance Reviews
- Insurance Medical dental eye and prescription drug coverage are available to eligible employees. SOV offers a fully paid $10000 life insurance benefit.
- Flexible Spending Plan SOV offers a flexible spending account that allows you to pay certain medical expenses as well as child care on a pretax basis.
- Paid Time Off SOV employees begin accumulating paid time off (PTO) hours immediately.
- Paid Holidays SOV recognizes 7 paid holidays; those who work a holiday are paid double time. In the third year of service all employees are paid for their birthday and choice of floating holiday.
- Retirement Employees are eligible to participate in SOVs 403(b) tax deferred annuity from their first day.
- Education Support SOVs Professional Development Scholarship awards $1000 each year to employees pursuing further education in their field including free STNA classes.
- Student Loan Forgiveness up to $2500 paid out over 4 years.
- Partnership with Ohio University SOV employees are eligible for a 5 discount for undergraduate programs and 10 for graduate programs.
- Additional Perks and Bonuses SOV employees are eligible for discounts at local businesses. Employees of the month are recognized with a bonus. Recruitment bonuses for staff and residents are awarded. After 2 years employees receive an ongoing longevity bonus.
Responsibilities
- Directly supervises employees in the Activity Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Plans organizes and directs a program of activities to best fulfill the residents needs and works within budget.
- Maintains documentation as required by state and federal regulations.
- Supervises the employees in the Activity Department.
- Initiates and promotes activities within the facility and in the community to promote resident interest and general well being.
- Encourages and schedules volunteers to assist in various activities programs.
- Participates in weekly interdepartmental meetings.
- Maintains records of resident activities and attends necessary meetings.
- Prepares and plans a monthly activity calendar for residents.
- Responsible for organizing resident council meetings and handling any followup needed.
- Secures services of volunteer workers coordinates and secures appropriate background checks.
- Speaks to co groups explaining organization activities and role of volunteer program.
- Maintain theconfidentialityof all resident staff and organization information
Requirements
- Bachelors degree (B.S. in recreational therapy; or two years of experience and/or training in a social or recreational program within the last five years one of which has to be full time in an activities program in a healthcare setting; or be a OT or COTA; or complete the certified training course approved by the state of Ohio.
- Must have a current Ohio drivers license with an acceptable driving record and proof of insurance. Must meet Driver Certification requirements.
- Must have the ability to demonstrate warmth compassion and respect for older adults.
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color religion sex national origin age veteran status disability marital status sexual orientation citizenship status genetic information gender identity or any other protected status under applicable law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Volunteer
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