Assistant Student Activities Director jobs in Carmel, IN

Position Summary:

The Activities Director is responsible for planning and organizing individual and group activities to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs of residents. Communicates available programs to residents and encourages participation.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:

1. Adheres to and conveys a philosophy that supports the dignity, privacy, independence, choice, and individuality of residents.

2. Conducts an assessment with each resident to determine those activities in which the resident would be most interested in pursuing and/or participating.

3. Summarizes information obtained from each tenant’s activity and interest profile to determine which activities are of interest to the greatest number of residents. Plans and organizes programs, events, and activities around resident’s interests.

4. Participates in the care planning process to provide input as to each resident’s involvement in his/her areas of interest.

5. Develops and maintains a volunteer program.

6. Leads and/or oversees individual and group activities on a daily basis, encouraging resident participation.

7. Documents resident participation in group and/or individual social/recreational activities.

8. Develops and distributes monthly activity schedules to residents and posted for easy reference by residents.

9. Develops and distributes a newsletter on a regular basis for residents and family.

10. Acknowledges resident birthdays, anniversaries, and special accomplishments by planning a special event and/or giving the resident a card, note, or small gift.

11. Orders needed supplies. Oversees the activity budget to ensure costs are maintained within budgetary guidelines.

12. Maintains the activity storage area in a neat, clean manner. Picks up supplies after each activity and returns furniture to its original position.

13. Provides instructions and supplies for other employees, residents, or volunteers to assist with group or individual activities.

14. Maintains and updates information pertinent to the social/activity program, including community resources, entertainment, guest speakers, volunteers, and resident and staff birthdays/anniversaries.

15. Makes arrangements for local group groups or organizations to hold performances and/or special events t the facility.

16. Organizes outings into the local community to locations of interest to residents; ensures sufficient staff and/or volunteers participate in the outings; makes arrangements for the provision of needed resident services during the outing.

17. Drives tenants in the facility van to outings, doctor appointments, as needed.

18. Provides assistance in providing resident services (e.g. assistance with personal care, meal service, etc.) as needed/requested.

19. Immediately reports any suspected or alleged abuse to the Administrator.

20. All other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Activity Director: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person