Activities Director Traditions of Dedham

LCB Senior Living•Dedham, MA

9d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an Activities Director at Traditions of Dedham. The role leads the community’s activities program, providing active and passive, group and individual engagement that supports residents’ mental, physical, spiritual, cultural, and social needs and helps them remain active in society. The director organizes, coordinates, and participates in enrichment activities for the resident population and shares responsibility for hiring, evaluating, scheduling, monitoring, and supervising staff in accordance with company policy. The Activities Director oversees the program’s administration, assessment, budget, records, communications, events, calendar, newsletter, and volunteer program. The role works with residents, families, associates, community partners, and Sales and Marketing to provide engaging activities and build community relationships. It also involves coordinating transportation and vehicle maintenance, supporting staff and quality care, handling incident follow-up and compliance communications, and participating in the Manager-on-Duty program. The position requires a minimum of one year of prior experience in recreational therapy. A bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy or a certificate in Recreational Therapy is preferred; New Hampshire-specific qualifications also apply as stated in the posting. The role requires computer literacy, the ability to drive the community vehicle, and a valid driver’s license in the state of employment. The listed salary range is $60,000–$70,000 per year. The posting describes the position as full-time and offers benefits starting on the first day for full-time associates.

Requirements

At least one year of prior experience in the recreational therapy field.
Ability to develop, organize, and implement a well-rounded activities program that enhances residents’ lives.
Ability to manage and direct staff activities.
Knowledge of therapeutic recreational techniques.
Ability to interact positively with outside organizations.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and emergency situations calmly and completely.
Ability to drive the community vehicle.
Computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database managers, presentation software, and calendar/newsletter software.
Valid driver’s license in the state of employment.
No more than two moving violations in a three-year period, as determined by the company’s insurance broker.
New Hampshire-specific: high school diploma or equivalent; at least one year with the organization and one year working with the geriatric population; and certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist or ability to obtain the certificate within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy.
Certificate in Recreational Therapy may be accepted.
Gerontology experience.
Certified Therapeutic Recreations Specialist certification.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively and interact with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support occupancy growth.
Direct the overall management of the Activities Program and evaluate it to identify needs and opportunities for growth.
Maintain departmental budgets and records of resident activities and attendance.
Ensure open and timely communication about the Activities Program with associates, residents, families, and LCB Senior Living.
Coordinate and conduct resident and family functions.
Work with the Sales and Marketing Director on community outreach and partnerships with local service resources.
Consult with residents and families to meet individual needs and complete resident life stories.
Prepare and post monthly, weekly, and daily activity calendars and develop the residence newsletter.
Organize, maintain, and expand the volunteer program.
Arrange transportation and escorts for community access and outside activities; drive the community van as needed.
Coordinate repair and preventative maintenance for community vehicles.
Provide Activities Program associates with the resources needed to perform their duties efficiently and economically.
Build effective relationships with community RCAs and coordinate team activities to support quality care.
Interview and train activities personnel; coordinate, monitor, and supervise staff, complete associate reviews, and administer counseling, retraining, and corrective action in accordance with policy.
Review incident and accident reports, implement changes through proper channels, and ensure appropriate company and state compliance reporting.
Ensure Activity Program staffing schedules and backup coverage are maintained when applicable.
Perform and attend required in-services.
Ensure residents receive leisure services as defined by New Hampshire State guidelines.
Participate in the Manager-on-Duty Program and perform other duties as requested.