EDUCATION

• Must possess, as a minimum, two (2) years of Degree preferred but not necessary.

EXPERIENCE

• Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who is licensed by this state and is eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or as an activities professional; or
• Must have, as a minimum, two (2) years experience in a social or recreation program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting; or
• Must be a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or
• Must have completed a training course approved by this

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully, cheerfully, and with enthusiasm personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other person-
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing activity services.
• Must be a member in good standing in the National Association of Social Workers and Academy of Cer- tified Social Workers, Inc..
• Must be willing to follow all company, state, and regulatory policies related to Infection Control and Vaccination requirements.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function ade- quately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with patients, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a reasonable minimum of pounds to a reasonable height of and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimal
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of patients during emergency

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION

The primary purpose of your job position is to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, our established policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to as- sure that an on-going program of activities is designed to meet, in accordance with the comprehensive assessment, the interests and the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each patient.