Student Activities Director jobs in Jamestown, NY

Student Activities Director directs and oversees the development and organization of the university/college's extra-curricular programs including special events. Sets up social events and has a participatory role in the Greek system, the student government, and student run clubs. Being a Student Activities Director approves funding for various student activities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Student Activities Director typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Student Activities Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Student Activities Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Activities
  • Personal Healthcare Management LLC
  • Dunkirk, NY FULL_TIME
  • We offer the Following:

    • Premium Compensation
    • Great Benefits Package
    • Fun, Family-Like Team, and Atmosphere!
    • Work in a Beautifully Remodeled Office
    • Professional Growth & Stability
    • Innovative Training Programs

    Covid 19 Vaccine: Required 

    Benefits:

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

    Position Purpose:

    Responsible for directing the development, implementation, supervision, and ongoing evaluation of the activities program. Directs the activity program by scheduling various groups and activities that are individualized to match the skills, abilities, and interests/preferences of each resident. The Recreation Director ensures the completion and/or directing/delegating the completion of the activities component of the comprehensive assessment; evaluation of resident response to various programs is essential in order to ensure that comprehensive care plan goals and approaches are effective.

    Qualifications: 1) Must be eligible for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1st, 1990; or 2) Has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the past 5 years—one of the 2 years of experience must be in a therapeutic activities program; or 3) Is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; or 4) Has completed a State-approved training course.

    Educational Requirements: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Recreational Therapy or related field.

    Experience Required: 3 years of progressive Activities/Recreation experience including supervisory experience. Previous LTC experience required. *See Professional Licensure and Certification requirements for further qualification information

    Professional Licensure and Certification Required: National certification from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation (NCTR) or the following: Eligibility for certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activities professional by a recognized accrediting body on or after October 1, 1990; or has 2 years of experience in a social or recreational program within the last 5 years, one of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or is a qualified occupational therapy assistant; or has completed a training course approved by NY state if applicable.

    Essential Functions

    1. Directs the development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program.
    2. Ensuring that programs offered encompass a wide variety of activities, both individual and groups, meet the needs of all residents based on their individualized plan of care.
    3. Review department policies and procedures, annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
    4. Develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification of medically related activity needs of the resident.
    5. Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family.
    6. Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of activity care plans and resident assessments.
    7. Plans a variety of engaging activity programs 7 days/week (including evenings, weekend and holidays.)
    8. Plans activities that are appropriate to the needs of the residents (includes but is not limited to: small and large group programs, individual pursuits, sensory activities, clubs, special interests, spiritual and religious activities, one to one activities, community outings).
    9. Prepares a monthly calendar of activities that is posted in prominent areas and provided to every resident.  
    10. Prepares a monthly staffing schedule that includes evening and weekend and holiday coverage.
    11. Ensures that all documentation requirements are met (MDS, assessments, care plans).
    12. Develops a system to record resident participation/attendance to activities/outings.
    13. Participates in morning meeting, department head meetings, care plan meetings, and any other meeting as directed by the facility administrator.
    14. Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assurance program.
    15. Ensure that all charted activity progress notes are informative and descriptive of the services provided and of the resident’s response to the service residents as needed/required.
    16. Participates in inspections (surveys) conducted by authorized agencies.
    17. Incorporates age-specific needs, provision of care, procedures, and activities.
    18. Orders appropriate supplies and equipment for the department.
    19. Maintains allotted budget.
    20. Plans a monthly resident council meeting (and any other resident committees such as food committee) and is the staff liaison for the resident council president and other resident executive committee members. Takes minutes of meetings and ensures that all resident concerns are addressed.
    21. Organizes and coordinates special community outings with resident interests in mind.
    22. Arranges regular entertainment, parties, seasonal programs and special events.
    23. Plans and coordinates staff events at the request of the administrator.
    24. Ensures that facility is appropriately decorated as per the holiday/season.
    25. Supervises the volunteer program for the facility.
    26. Coordinates community grass roots programming and serves as facility representative at local events.
    27. Demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the facility through professional excellence.
    28. Exhibits calm behavior and uses professional judgement while working in a team approach during emergency situations.
    29. Assists co-workers as needed and maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
    30. Exhibits professional conduct and behavior through cooperative interactions with others and accepts personal responsibility for their own actions.
    31. Reports any change in condition of a resident to the appropriate supervisor.
    32. Reports any resident care issues to the appropriate supervisor.
    33. Effectively delegates responsibilities to the activities staff on a daily basis.

    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.

     

     

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Dispatcher
  • First Student
  • Fredonia, NY FULL_TIME
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Diesel Technician - Fredonia and Dunkirk School District
  • First Student
  • Fredonia, NY FULL_TIME
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Diesel technician
  • First Student
  • Fredonia, NY FULL_TIME
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Shop Foreman
  • First Student
  • Point, NY FULL_TIME
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Lead Technician
  • First Student
  • Point, NY FULL_TIME
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TEACHER ASSISTANT
  • Chautauqua Opportunities Inc
  • Jamestown, NY
  • Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description Position Data: Title: Teacher Assistant Grade: E6 - E6B Exempt Non-Exempt X Re...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Therapist - Psychology
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Jamestown, NY
  • UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist III to join their Psychology Department. The hours for this pos...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner- Full or Part-time
  • Journey Health System
  • Warren, PA
  • Journey Health Systems and Deerfield Behavioral Heath are looking for a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner who is r...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Case Manager
  • The Salvation Army
  • Jamestown, NY
  • Overview Seeking aFull Time Case Manager on our Anew Center DV/RC Program Team Our Full Time opportunities offer: Genero...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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(192e) Behavior Support Specialist
  • Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
  • Angola, NY
  • (192e) Behavior Support Specialist Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES 8685 Erie Road Angola , NY 14006 Certified - Area...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TEACHER ASSISTANT
  • Chautauqua Opportunities Inc
  • Dunkirk, NY
  • Job Type Full-time Description Position Data: Title: Teacher Assistant Grade: E6 - E6B Exempt Non-Exempt X Reports to: C...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Family Resource Specialist
  • The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
  • Jamestown, NY
  • Overview: Seeking a Full Time Family Resource Specialist on our Jamestown Anew Center Team Our Full Time opportunities o...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Journey Health System
  • Bradford, PA
  • Journey Health System provides organizational management, advocacy, financial and administrative shelter to its family o...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Jamestown is a city in southern Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census and was estimated at 29,591 in 2017. Situated between Lake Erie to the northwest and the Allegheny National Forest to the south, Jamestown is the largest population center in the county. Nearby Chautauqua Lake is a freshwater resource used by fishermen, boaters and naturalists. Notable people from Jamestown include comedian Lucille Ball, U.S. Supreme Court justice and Nuremberg chief prosecutor Robert H. Jackson, naturalist Roger Tory Peterson, singer Natalie Merchant, and N...
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