Role OverviewThe Life Enrichment Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and supervising a program of therapeutic recreation and activities to meet the individual needs of each resident in the State Veterans' Nursing Home. The incumbent reports directly to the Nursing Home Administrator and serves as a representative of the Activity Department on the interdisciplinary team.
What You Will Do
Develop and implement innovative therapeutic recreation programs, lead activity programs, supervise and direct assigned staff, manage leave and attendance, and maintain daily and monthly records of resident attendance and participation in recreation activities.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in therapeutic recreation and activities, with experience in a social or recreational program, and be willing and able to work weekends and holidays.
Requirements
- Licensed in Florida as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Certified Activity Director certification recognized by an accredited body or willingness to obtain within one year of date of hire
- Two years' experience in a social or recreational program within the last five years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Successful completion of a Level 2 background screening and drug test
Benefits
- Excellent retirement package
- Optional deferred compensation plan
- Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and a personal day
- Tuition waiver for State Universities and Community Colleges
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