Director Of Inclusion Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Plans and directs a program of diversified activities for residents of the healthcare facility.

·         Selects, trains, and develops an effective and efficient staff

·         Establishes and communicates performance standards and objectives; conducts performance appraisals; addresses complaints and resolves problems

·         Provides mental and physical stimulation and creates an invigorating social atmosphere for the residents

·         Oversees other activity personnel in implementing activity programs and services.  Assists in training, teaching, and directing of volunteers and students

·         Provides a schedule of planned activity programs and posts calendars easily visible and accessible locations

·         Provide the Executive Director with monthly statistical report of the number of planned activities and participants in in-service programs, as appropriate.

·         Maintains a system of records including information on residents, progress notes, attendance, discharge summaries, Resident council meeting minutes, activity assessments, and plans for each resident

·         Attend Care plan conferences and identify problems and develop goals and approaches for inclusion on the Care plan

·         Interview new residents upon admission

·         Decorate facility with seasonal décor including holiday decorations

·         Requisitions equipment and supplies to conduct activity programs.  Conducts inventory audits and prepares yearly budget for activities

·         Maintains resident confidentiality.  Complies with all company, state, and OSHA standards

·         Performs other related duties as required or requested

·         Highschool diploma or equivalent

·         2+ years of experience in a patient activities program in a health care setting

·         Must be a state licensed or certified Activities professional

·         Must be able to instruct and supervise others in the functions and techniques of the activity program

·         Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Physical Demands – Office

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance and 51-100 pounds with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment –  Office

This job operates in a professional office environment with minimal exposure to dust, chemicals or  noise. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.