Assistant Student Activities Director jobs in Indianapolis, IN

The Restoracy of Carmel offers a new approach to long term care where care is delivered in six separate homes, each with twelve residents. We encourage all applicants to visit our website at www.therestoracy.com to learn more about our vision for changing senior care to benefit both the staff, residents and the family members that place a high level of trust in our services.

We are looking for a Life Enrichment Director that is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operations of the activities department in accordance with policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees the facility’s project assignments to ensure projects are within budget, with quality and on schedule.
• Administers the activities function of the care plan process.
• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the activity programs of this facility.
• Prepares and plans the Activity Department’s budget for food, equipment, supplies and labor.
• Meets with activity staff on a regular basis to develop, conduct and evaluate activities.
• Participates in continuing educational opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Completes assessments of each resident and provides specific materials identified through the assessment process.
• Completes all MDS’s.
• Coordinates the establishment of a resident Council.
• Assures that appropriate and meaningful group and individual activities are available.
• Creates individual activity opportunities for all newly admitted residents
• Performs all other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience – Associate’s degree in occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation or NAAPA certification, or 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 equivalent number of years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation preferred.
• Language Skills – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or board of directors. Ability to interact clearly and effectively, in both written and oral communication, with supervisor, clients, staff, vendors, etc.
• Mathematical Skills – Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. This role requires an above-average knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Other Qualifications – Valid drivers license is required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus: Especially skilled at gaining customers' trust and confidence; goes out of way to get customer feedback on products, services, and any issues that may affect them. Clearly one of the best we have in seeking customer input and ideas; has built strong relationships that last due to mutual trust and respect. Looks at every situation from the customers' point of view. Personally takes ownership for finding solutions to their immediate and future concerns. Great at predicting what customers want. Dedicated to exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Drives to improve all customer processes.
• Managing Diversity: Does a superior job of managing others in an equitable way. Works with a diverse group. Has proven self very adept at understanding and working with a variety of people. Has the skill to forge the kind of understanding about relationships that helps to get things done. Very good at promoting and valuing diversity. Has no problem working with people to give them what they need to do their best work and be contributing members of the organization. Truly a pro at using the differences of people to create a competitive advantage.
• Teamwork: Consistently takes a leadership role by providing information people need to know to do their jobs, resolving conflicts, fostering integrity and trust, and listening to bring a joint action by a number of people to achieve a desired result.
• Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization, builds appropriate rapport, builds constructive and effective relationships, uses diplomacy and tact, can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Technical Support: Consistently exceeds expectations; performance targets achieved in all and exceeded in most areas.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the individual must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90 percent of the time while operating their computer and performing office work. The individual needs to occasionally move about inside the office. They constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and computer printer. They must be able to exchange accurate information with others in the office while interacting. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The individual must be capable of reviewing their work for errors and make adjustments as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this Job, the individual is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The individual frequently works in a controlled climate.

We offer:

• Full health, dental and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• 401K
• Positive workplace environment with a seasoned team
• Work for a family company that is locally owned and operated, independent of any corporate chain
• The chance to be a part of a new company, and grow as we grow
• Work for a company you can believe in and know the residents and families you serve are getting the best care.

We hope to help you make a great career decision!

Benefit Conditions:

• Ability to work in the evening or weekends for events when needed
• Only full-time employees eligible

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Typical start time:

• 8:30-9AM

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person