Activity Life Enrichment Director
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Job Location:
Bourbonnais, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Activity Director - Lead Resident Engagement and Recovery
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 dont 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)
What your day could look like:
- 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
Why Join Us
- Make a meaningful difference every day
- Work in a supportive team-based behavioral health setting
- Help residents heal connect and thrive
Qualifications :
Activity / Activities Director: Officially we title this job an Activities Director but in other centers it may be called a Manager of Life Enrichment.
What we need from you:
- 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
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) is ideal but not required
- 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)
You will work with a team that appreciates and respects the work you do every day.
Come join us.
Additional Information :
This overview/ad is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. More information will be disclosed during your interview and on the formal Job Description
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This center is managed by TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENT. We currently provide comprehensive management services to several inpatient healthcare centers throughout Northern IL & the Chicagoland area. These settings include Long-term Care Skilled Nursing (SNFs) Short-term Care Rehabilitation Intermediate Care (ICFs) and Behavioral Health Service (SMHRFs) centers.
Each center is unique; offering you a variety of long-term career opportunities.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Assisted Living
- Computer Skills
- Physical Examinations
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Publisher
- Regression Analysis
- Serving Experience
- Dementia Care
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Memory Care
- Social Work
About Company
Transitional Care Management provides comprehensive consultative and management healthcare services that enhance patient satisfaction, reduce cost and improve outcomes. Website tc-mgmt.com
