Activity Program Director

Overview

Full-Time Activities Program Director

Location: Hebrew Home – Riverdale, NY

Salaried: $72,000 - $80,000 annually

 

 

The Activities Program Director plays a key leadership role in creating and maintaining a vibrant, engaging environment for residents. This position reports to Clinical Strategies and the Regional Vice President of Operations, overseeing the daily operations of the Activities Department.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support activity staff, including coordinating staff schedules.

• Develop and implement a monthly activity calendar that reflects the interests and preferences of all residents.

• Plan, organize, and lead programs and events that promote whole-person wellness — physical, emotional, cognitive, and social.

• Conduct resident assessments and maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions. 
• Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
• Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
• Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, and pediatric schools and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

The following is a list of specific duties, which are considered to be essential functions of this job.  The list is not exhaustive as all duties are subject to change.  This is consistent with our need to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our customers, residents, co-workers and associated policies.  The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by management, irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in this list.  While an effort has been made to thoroughly describe the customary manner in which this job is performed, reasonable accommodation will be made upon notification, for qualified individuals with disabilities who may not be able to perform the job in the manner indicated.

• Supervise Activity Staff;
  • May include interviewing, hiring, mentoring, orientation, staff development and supervising staff members,
  • Create staff schedules, including prn and consultants while maintaining budgeted hours and cost

• Lead the Activity program
• Supervise and participate in events alongside staff and residents

• Attend to day-to-day operations of the program, including, but not limited to attending meetings, maintain employee records, perform budgeting functions, create promotional materials and conduct surveys or needs assessments.
• Oversee the process of conducting needs assessments to ascertain physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities at admission, quarterly or during a significant change of status
  • Ensure all resident assessments on residents are completed based on the MDS schedule
  • Ensure staff completes documentation including, but not limited to Section F of the MDS and resident care plans/goals and any documentation specifically required according to state or federal regulations. 
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• Utilize information from the leisure preference assessment to plan specific activities and recreational programs to help address these needs.

• Collaborate with activity staff and members of the IDT to understand the ways in which activities can promote healing and belonging.
• Determining individual interests and expectations regarding leisure time.
• responsible for the creation, scheduling and programming of recreational and therapeutic activities, ensuring these programs meet any federal or state regulations and are safe and appropr