ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

Company: PEABODY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC
Location: Peabody
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Activity Director will be responsible to plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall operation of the Activity Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing the facility. Position Job Function Highlights: • Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the activity programs of the facility. • Assist in the development, administering, and coordinating of department policies and procedures. • Participate in community planning related to the interests of the facility and the services and needs of the resident and family. • Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms and submitting such to the Administrator as required. • Involve residents and families in planning facility activity programs. • Provide consultation to staff, community agencies, etc., to solve the needs of residents through the activity programs. • Review and evaluate the department's work force and make recommendations to the Administrator. • Coordinate activities with other departments as necessary. • Develop a plan of correction for activity deficiencies noted during survey inspections and provide a written copy to Administrator. • Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the consultant or administrator. Qualifications: • Must possess, as a minimum, two (2) years of college. Degree preferred but not necessary. • Must be a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist or activities professional licensed by this state & eligible for certification as a recreation specialist or activities professional; or • Must have two years’ experience in a social or recreation program within the last five years, one (1) of which was full-time in a patient activities program in a health care setting • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. • Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

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