Director, Activities and Recreation Programs
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Summary<br>Plan and implement therapeutic recreation services for residents and patients while meeting all regulatory standards. Will evaluate therapeutic treatment plans; developing treatment options; developing, conducting, and evaluating in-service education programs; directing staff. <br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>- Team members are hired, mentored, and continually developed to achieve stated goals for performance and complete annual reviews in a timely manner. <br>-Independent and group activities for residents and patients are developed and implemented to meet their needs and interests. <br>
-Activities programs are implemented in adherence with established procedures. <br>
-Activities are adjusted to meet a resident or patient’s physical, developmental, physiological, emotional and spiritual responses <br>
-Residents/patients are transported to and from activities per established standards. <br>
-Resident/patient care is documented and communicated per department guidelines. <br>
-Assist in development of budget for Recreation and Wellness programs <br>
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Activities Assistant or demonstrated evidence of specialized training in developing and conducting social or recreational programs. 3-5 years required Experience in management and leadership 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work weekends and holidays.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead and supervise fitness activities, monitor behavior, oversee activities, and perform in-services as needed.
- Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel and the general public.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
100 North Beacon Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$69,596.80 - $101,202.40/Annual
Grade
7
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