LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

State of Florida • DAYTONA BEACH, FL

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to administer our resident heroes' activities program. Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

This position is in the Selected Exempt Service system.

Requirements

• Per CFR 483.24(c)(2), the activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is: Certified Activity Director or licensed or registered in Florida as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body OR is eligible for licensure as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activity professional.
• Possesses two (2) years’ experience in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.
• Employment history and education must be verifiable.

Nice To Haves

• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• At least five (5) years of long-term care experience.
• AHCA, VA, or JCAHO Survey experience.
• Familiarity with volunteer programs.
• Familiarity with resident care plans and MDS.
• Experience working with large numbers of volunteers and volunteer groups.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall compliance of the Department to include development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct a therapeutic program of recreation and activities to meet the individual needs of the residents.
• Ensure that residents in the Veterans’ Nursing Home receive fulfillment of their basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs in accordance with current federal, state and local standards.
• Serve as representative of the Activity Department on the interdisciplinary team with the responsibility of ensuring the resident treatment objectives are consistent with overall treatment process, care plans, MDS assessments and progress notes.
• Enter accurate progress notes into the computer in a timely manner for each resident.
• Evaluate recreation therapy programs and make necessary revisions as needed.
• Administer evaluation assessment, through interview, to determine individual therapeutic program needs and interests.
• Use such findings to develop, organize, plan and implement innovative therapeutic recreation programs to meet the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of each individual resident at the Veterans’ State Home.
• Lead activity programs as scheduled.
• Supervise and direct assigned CNA/Therapy Aides and Therapy Aides in the recreational activities at the state home.
• Prepare performance standards and reviews, schedules, and approval leave and attendance.
• Supervise and direct all volunteers.
• Approve monthly activity calendar of events.
• Serve as coordinator for all donations to the state home, ensuring that thank you letters are sent and in a timely manner.
• Maintain daily and monthly records of resident attendance and participation in recreation activities.
• Maintain the information needed for reports.
• Do purchase orders as required using required purchasing procedures. (i.e. ordering equipment and entertainment, etc.)
• Serve on committees at the state home.
• Perform other related duties as required to include special events at the Home and outside of the Home (i.e. American Legion, VFW, etc.)

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package
• Optional deferred compensation plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Nine paid holidays
• A personal day
• Tuition waivers are available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed