Activities Director The Residence at Otter Creek

LCB Senior Living•Middlebury, VT

2d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring an Activities Director at The Residence at Otter Creek in Middlebury, Vermont. The Resident Engagement Director plans, coordinates, and participates in active and passive, group and individual activities that support residents’ mental, physical, spiritual, cultural, and social needs and help them remain active in society. The position directs the overall Activities Program, evaluates its effectiveness and opportunities for growth, maintains budgets and attendance records, and communicates with residents, families, associates, and the company. As a department head, the Director contributes to community occupancy and outreach, works with Sales and Marketing on industry partnerships, consults with residents and families, and coordinates transportation and community activities. The role also supervises Activities Program staff, including interviewing, training, scheduling, evaluating, and addressing performance in accordance with company policies. The Director participates in the Manager-on-Duty Program and ensures residents receive leisure services consistent with applicable New Hampshire guidelines. The position is full-time, with a stated wage range of $65,000–$70,000 per year, based on experience. The job requires physical capabilities including walking, sitting, standing, lifting at least 15 pounds, carrying objects, pushing and pulling carts, and bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, and stooping as tasks require.

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 the activities of staff.
Knowledge of therapeutic recreational techniques.
Ability to interact positively with outside organizations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and handle 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 and no more than two moving violations in a three-year period, as determined by the company’s insurance broker.
Ability to lift at least 15 pounds, carry objects, push and pull carts, and continuously walk, sit, and stand; ability to turn, crouch, kneel, stoop, bend below the waist, and reach above shoulder height as tasks require.
Ability to type and use a computer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Recreational Therapy; a certificate in Recreational Therapy may be accepted.
Gerontology experience.
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification.
For New Hampshire employment, certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Therapist or ability to obtain the certificate within one year of employment.

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 to potential residents, family members, and professionals to support occupancy growth.
Direct and oversee the overall management of the Activities Program.
Evaluate the Activities Program on an ongoing basis to identify needs and opportunities for growth.
Maintain departmental budgets and records of resident activities and attendance.
Communicate with associates, residents, families, and LCB Senior Living about the Activities Program.
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.
Organize, maintain, and expand a volunteer program and develop the residence newsletter.
Arrange transportation and escorts for community access and outside activities; drive the community van as needed.
Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance for community vehicles.
Provide Activities Program associates with resources 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 Program personnel, complete timely associate reviews, and administer counseling, retraining, and corrective action fairly and in accordance with policy.
Review incident and accident reports, implement changes through appropriate channels, and ensure required communication and state compliance reporting.
Ensure Activity Program staffing schedules and backup coverage are maintained, if 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.