LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM MANAGER - 50009056

State of Florida

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. This position is for a Therapy Aide Supervisor for activities at the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, FL. The role is responsible for the overall compliance of the department, including the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. The incumbent will plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct a program of therapeutic recreation and activities to meet the individual needs of each resident, ensuring entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, relaxation, opportunity for creative expression, and fulfillment of basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in Florida as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, have the Certified Activity Director certification recognized by an accredited body or be willing and able to obtain one of these certifications within one (1) year of date of hire.
• Possess 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.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends and holidays.
• Possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Successful completion of the due diligence process to include, but not limited to, a Level II background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• 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 program of therapeutic recreation and activities to meet the individual needs of each resident.
• Establish a program designed to give residents entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, relaxation, opportunity to express creative talent and fulfill basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs of residents in the State Veterans’ Nursing Home in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards.
• Serve as representative of the Activity Department on the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure the residents’ treatment objectives are consistent with overall treatment process, care plans, MDS assessments and progress notes.
• Maintain accurate progress notes by documenting each resident’s therapy activity in their electronic files making necessary updates and revisions timely.
• Administer evaluation assessments to determine individual therapeutic program needs and interests.
• Develop, organize, plan and implement innovative therapeutic recreation programs to meet the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of each resident.
• Lead activity programs as scheduled.
• Supervise and direct assigned Senior Certified Nursing Assistants / Activities and Therapy Aides in recreational activities.
• Set performance standards and complete evaluations.
• Create and approve the monthly activity calendar of events.
• Manage leave and attendance for the department.
• Supervise and direct all volunteers.
• Serve as coordinator for all donations to the state home.
• Ensure that thank you letters are sent and in a timely manner.
• Maintain daily and monthly records of resident attendance and participation in recreation activities.
• Process purchase orders as required using required purchasing procedures (order equipment and entertainment).
• Serve on committees at the state nursing 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 leave
• Paid sick leave
• Nine (9) paid holidays
• A personal day
• Tuition waiver is available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to six (6) credits per semester)

What This Job Offers

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