Student Activities Director jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Inspire of McClelland provides comfort of home to independent elders, with leisurely access to delicious & nutritious meals, wellness & social activities, assistance with tasks of daily living, and medication assistance seeks an Activities Director for immediate hire. We are looking for a positive, dependable, caring individual to join our team to meet the growing demand in our community for quality care.

The Activities Director position requires the following:

o Ability to communicate in a dignified, respectful manner.

o Relates well to residents, visitors and other staff members

o Emotional and physical stamina to be of service to the residents in their daily living skills

o Interest and participation in opportunities for personal academic growth

o Ability to practice self-control in speech, listening, body and facial mannerisms

o Technologically inclined and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

o Possess physical endurance for frequent activity.

Responsibilities:

• Create and lead a stimulating and robust program that promotes physical and social enrichment to our residents.
• Act as a liaison between Residents and the community to afford residents the opportunity to be active in the community; assist residents with shopping activities and recreational trips.
• Assist and participate in the activities program and special events.
• Encourage residents to partake in the daily activities program and record participation.
• Assist in maintaining a continuous communication and contact with residents, their families and friends.
• Help, organize, and support the Resident Council.
• Maintain records of resident facility-maintained accounts and allow resident access to deposit and withdraw funds.
• Decorate the Home during special occasions with the help of the Residents.
• Assist providers in gathering residents for facilty doctor visits.
• Prepare quarterly activity reports for posting; prepare minutes from Council Meetings.
• Keep all information accurate and current across all social media platforms.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Associates Degree with related coursework OR Two years of full-time experience in the recreation field with a dependent, adult population.
• Prefer previous experience, either professional, personal or volunteer, with the elderly population.

Compensation:

$15/Hour PTO

Inspire of McClelland is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.