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Requisition No: 872229 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 50001562 

Salary:  $43,111.12 

Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2026 

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Requisition # 872229

LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM MANAGER

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Emory L. Bennett State Veterans Nursing Home
Daytona Beach, Volusia County

Annual Salary Range: $43,111.12

Paid Bi-weekly

The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served U.S.  We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to administer our resident heroes' activities program.  Our skilled nursing facility boasts a loyal team of long-term employees and a fantastic work culture.

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.  Health, vision, dental, disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.  Paid vacation and sick leave.  Nine paid holidays and a personal day.  Tuition waivers are available for State Universities and Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).

Employment history and education must be verifiable.  Please attach any credentials you may claim (degree, certifications, etc.) to your application.

*Other vacant Life Enrichment Program Manager positions may be filled from this advertisement within Six (6) months of the closing date. *

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Per CFR 483.24(c)(2), the activities program must be directed by a qualified professional who is: Certified Activity Director or licensed or registered in Florida as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activity professional by a recognized accrediting body OR is eligible for licensure as a therapeutic recreation specialist or as an activity professional.
• Possesses two (2) years' experience in a social or recreational program within the last five (5) years, one (1) of which was full-time in a therapeutic activities program; or is a qualified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Successful completion of the employment screening process to include, but not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• At least five (5) years of long-term care experience.
• AHCA, VA, or JCAHO Survey experience.
• Familiarity with volunteer programs.
• Familiarity with resident care plans and MDS.
• Experience working with large numbers of volunteers and volunteer groups.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Life Enrichment Program Manager is responsible for the overall compliance of the Department to include development, implementation, supervision and ongoing evaluation of the activities program.

• Incumbent works on an independent basis and is responsible to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct a therapeutic program of recreation and activities to meet the individual needs of the residents.
• These programs are designed to give residents entertainment, intercommunication, exercise, and relaxation as well as the opportunity to express creative talent. 
• The incumbent ensures that residents in the Veterans' Nursing Home receive fulfillment of their basic psychological, social, and spiritual needs in accordance with current federal, state and local standards.
• This position reports directly to the Nursing Home Administrator.
• Serve as representative of the Activity Department on the interdisciplinary team with the responsibility of ensuring the resident treatment objectives are consistent with overall treatment process, care plans, MDS assessments and progress notes. 
• Accurate progress notes are to be entered into the computer in a timely manner for each resident.
• Evaluate recreation therapy programs and make necessary revisions as needed.
• Administer evaluation assessment, through interview, to determine individual therapeutic program needs and interests.
• Use such findings to develop, organize, plan and implement innovative therapeutic recreation programs to meet the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of each individual resident at the Veterans' State Home. 
• Lead activity programs as scheduled.
• Supervises and direct assigned CNA/Therapy Aides and Therapy Aides in the recreational activities at the state home. 
• Prepare performance standards and reviews, schedules, and approval leave and attendance. 
• Supervises and directs all volunteers. 
• Approve monthly activity calendar of events. 
• Serve as coordinator for all donations to the state home, ensuring that thank you letters are sent and in a timely manner.
• Maintain daily and monthly records of resident attendance and participation in recreation activities.
• Maintain the information needed for reports.
• Do purchase orders as required using required purchasing procedures. (i.e. ordering equipment and entertainment, etc.)
• Serve on committees at the state home.
• Perform other related duties as required to include special events at the Home and outside of the Home (i.e. American Legion, VFW, etc.)

This position is in the Selected Exempt Service system.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.