Are you a compassionate leader with a passion for enriching lives? As an Activities Director, you’ll spearhead a dynamic and engaging program tailored to meet the unique social, psychosocial, and therapeutic needs of each resident. Drawing on your expertise in therapeutic recreation or activity planning, you’ll oversee the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a variety of recreational, educational, and cultural activities that inspire connection and joy. If you’re ready to bring creativity, leadership, and care to a rewarding role, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
About Us
Welcome to Journey, where community is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that true success starts with strong local leadership, supported by a dedicated home office team. Our journey began with a vision to create opportunities that empower individuals to make a positive impact right in their own backyard.
Our Vision
Change the world, one heart at a time.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to consistently achieve exceptional quality outcomes by leading a world-class Care Team. Our empowered and deicated Care Team strives to exceed the expectations of our residents in every interaction. Being a part of your Journey is our privilege.
The Heartbeat of Journey
Our local leaders are the driving force behind our success. They’re not just managers; they’re passionate advocates for their communities. They understand the needs and goals of the residents and families they serve. They’re your neighbors, your friends, and your partners in progress. Together, we work tirelessly to create meaningful change and lasting legacies.
Required Qualifications
The activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or an activities professional who:
- Eligible 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 in long term care an or activities program.
- Has completed a training course approved by the State.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Program Development & Oversight: Directs the development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of activity programs tailored to residents' social, psychosocial, and therapeutic needs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Activity Scheduling & Evaluation: Oversees scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of individual and group activities, ensuring programs meet residents’ assessed needs, adjusting as necessary.
- Resident Engagement & Council Management: Ensures residents participate in diverse daily activities, including cognitive, recreational, and ADL-focused programs, while managing Resident Council operations and maintaining proper documentation.
Journey offers all care team members the Journey Advantage which includes:
- Competitive salary
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Quarterly raises
- United Healthcare Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- Company-provided cell phones
- 401(k) plan
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, we invite you to apply for the Activities Director position at Journey.
Together, let’s change lives one heart at a time.
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We are committed to equal opportunity. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please contact HR.
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