Benson Heights Rehabilitation is seeking an enthusiastic, organized and dedicated Recreation Director to join our outstanding team!

  $25.00 - $27.27 /hr Shift time is 8:30 am - 5pm 3 days a week

 

The Recreation Director is responsible to ensure the development, organization, and coordination of facility and community resources to provide comprehensive Therapeutic Recreation Services and programs that meet the needs and interests of each resident.

Grow and develop your clinical skills by working with our elite leadership team!

Come see what Avalon has in store for you! We offer great challenges, a rewarding career, and opportunities for advancement!

  Full-time are eligible for: 401K Medical, Dental & Vision FSA & Dependent Care FSA Life Insurance AD&D, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Legal Benefits, Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance and Auto/Home Insurance.   Responsibilities Interview and assess all residents prior to the initial Care Plan Conference; document this information in the medical record, develop an individual recreation plan based on the assessment and participate in Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings. Update assessments and plans as needed and as required by state/federal regulations. Develop monthly recreation program calendars that reflect and meet the needs of the facility resident population. Communicate facility programs to residents, staff, family and volunteers. Manage the facility’s Volunteer Program. Maintain departmental documentation that reflects services provided and resident progress toward goals.   Qualifications: Must be eligible for certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body; or have two years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or have completed a training course approved by the State. Must have ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions in English. Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other employees and personnel of other agencies. Basic understanding of computer technology. Must pass drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.

Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer