Summary of Position:

• Under the general and direct supervision of the Activities Director.
• Assist in providing a planned program of social, physical, spiritual, psychological and cognitive activities.
   

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the continuous assessment of the activity needs of the participants.
• Complete two initial activities assessments daily, or quarterly progress notes, or other documentation, as delegated by the Activities Director.
• Assist in the monthly planning of activities that emphasize the individual’s abilities and contribute to his/her sense of accomplishment and achievement.
• Participate in weekly activities meetings, as scheduled by the Activities Director.
• Participate in all activities, in or out of house, to the fullest extent possible. Participation includes, but is not limited to, wearing customs, acting, role-playing, etc.
• Assist in instituting the monthly activities calendar with program staff.
• Possess a working knowledge of all facets of the Activities Dept. (Arts and Crafts, Exercise, computers, daily trips, etc.).
• Possess the ability to lead any activities group in the absence of the Director or program staff.
• Assist in the quality assurance for the entire activities program.
• Coordinate Member Council meetings in the absence of the Director.
• Participate in Inter Disciplinary Team meetings, in the absence of the Director, to review and complete plans of care for members.
• Participate in occasional weekend activities or activities that occur during non-traditional center operating hours.
• Make a commitment to cooperative performance to attain care, organization and programmatic objectives which may entail performing duties not included in this job description.
   

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from a college or University in recreation therapy, creative arts therapy or a related field, and some experience in a clinical, residential, or community-based therapeutic recreation program; OR possess a high school diploma and at least two years of full-time, or full-time equivalent, experience in client activities in a licensed health care facility and have successfully completed an activities education program approved by the NJ State Department of Health.
• Computer literate in word processing/spreadsheet programs. Should possess internet ability for exposure to activity-related concepts and ideas