JC Wallace House is looking for an Activities Director to join our team. The Activities Director is responsible for all resident activities of a community, including coordinating all internal and external resident activities, creating the monthly activity calendar, arranging outside entertainment, assessing resident preferences, guiding program to meet resident needs, and communicating with the management company on all appropriate matters.
Essential Responsibilities
- Plan a basic program of activities for each month to meet the resident’s needs and interests through a variety of recreational, diversional, intellectual and community activities as well as service to the community.
- Involve all residents in activity programming. Working individually with residents to provide personalized programs when needed.
- Evaluate program content quarterly to determine areas where improvement can be made. Confer with Executive Director on areas of change.
- Order and maintain all department equipment and supplies.
- Attend special events meetings and communicate with appropriate departments when planning events that will take place in the facility.
- Maintain an activity attendance record to assist with the evaluation of activities program.
- Confer with the Executive Director on matters of policy and departmental problems.
- Use the monthly calendar of events to notify appropriate personnel of specific activities, which will occur during the month. Contact department supervisors in person to coordinate their assistance (dietary, nursing, housekeeping and maintenance).
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior activities coordination/supervision experience preferred.
Current first aid certification strongly preferred.
About Us
We provide transitional housing and resident centered care services for clients suffering from mental health, addiction, and/or dual diagnosis. The ideal candidate wants to help break the cycle of clients moving from crisis centers to housing instability and back to crisis centers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person