LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM MANAGER - 50009056

State of Florida • PORT CHARLOTTE, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Therapy Aide Supervisor for activities is responsible for the overall compliance of the department, including development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. The position plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs therapeutic recreation and activities to meet each resident’s individual needs at the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, Florida.

The program is designed to provide entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, relaxation, creative expression, and opportunities to fulfill residents’ psychological, social, and spiritual needs in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards. The position reports directly to the Nursing Home Administrator and represents the Activity Department on the interdisciplinary team.

The role supervises staff and volunteers, maintains resident participation and therapy records, coordinates donations, and supports purchasing and special events. The position is overtime eligible and requires willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays. Employment requires successful completion of a Level 2 background screening and drug test.

Requirements

• Be licensed in Florida as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, hold a Certified Activity Director certification recognized by an accredited body, or be willing and able to obtain one of these certifications within one year of hire.
• Have two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, including one year of full-time experience in a therapeutic activities program; alternatively, be a qualified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Be willing and able to work weekends and holidays.
• Hold a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Successfully complete the due diligence process, including a Level II background check and drug test.
• Education and employment history must be verifiable; credentials claimed should be attached to the application.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Five 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

• Ensure overall departmental compliance and develop, implement, supervise, and evaluate the activities program.
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate therapeutic recreation programs that meet residents’ individual needs.
• Represent the Activity Department on the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure residents’ treatment objectives are consistent with the treatment process, care plans, MDS assessments, and progress notes.
• Document resident therapy activities in electronic files and make timely updates and revisions.
• Administer assessments to determine residents’ therapeutic program needs and interests.
• Develop and lead innovative therapeutic recreation programs addressing residents’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Supervise and direct assigned Senior Certified Nursing Assistants, Activities Aides, and Therapy Aides in recreational activities.
• Set performance standards and complete employee evaluations.
• Create and approve the monthly activity calendar.
• Manage departmental leave and attendance.
• Supervise and direct volunteers.
• Coordinate donations to the state home and ensure thank-you letters are sent promptly.
• Maintain daily and monthly records of resident attendance and participation in recreation activities.
• Process purchase orders according to required procedures for equipment and entertainment.
• Serve on committees at the state nursing home.
• Perform other related duties, including special events at the home and outside the home.

Benefits

• Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.
• Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal day.
• Tuition waiver for State Universities and Community Colleges, up to six credits per semester.

What This Job Offers

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