Jersey City, NJ Director position.

From  Danielle Braxton Via the ATRA ListServ:

Hi Everyone,

I am leaving my position as Director and wanted to post the position
here for anyone interested. Please see all the details and contact
information below.

LTC/Sub-Acute Nursing Home in Jersey City, NJ (Hudson County) is looking
for a new Director for its Therapeutic Recreation Program.
Director of Therapeutic Recreation - Full Time
M-F 8:30-4:30pm (req. 1 late night per month and approx. 2 weekends per
year)

DESCRIPTION
*Reports to Administrator.
*Responsible for management and scheduling of all Recreation staff and
volunteers, including evaluations and training.
*Attend Interdisciplinary, Department, Administrative and Quality
Council meetings as required.
*Must have a high level of resourcefulness and creativity in planning
and creating stimulating recreational programs which meet the various
needs of the geriatric population.
*Knowledge of MS Word necessary to plan and coordinate monthly
recreation calendars.
*Maintain age-appropriate group and individual programs that foster and
encourage optimum psycho-social functioning, address social,
educational, spiritual and entertainment needs of all residents.
*Responsible for assessments and interviews, client care plans, clinical
charting and other required documentation on one long-term care unit.
*Oversee all necessary departmental documentation for all units.
*Familiarity with MDS 3.0 required.
*Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records preferred.
*Purchase and maintain all department equipment and supplies within
budgetary guidelines including dispersal of petty cash.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
BA/BS in Therapeutic Recreation or other related field (preference for
the creative arts therapies) and have at least 2 years of recreation
experience in a long-term care setting. Certification in accordance with
the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (AP-BC or
ADC) or the National Council of Therapeutic Recreation Certification
(CTRS) is preferred.
Please submit resume and cover letter, including salary requirements via
email to danielle.braxton@hamiltonpark.com or fax ATTN: Danielle Braxton
at 201-653-3074.