Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana Hiring for Manager Activities – CVI at Munster, IN Full Time

Recreation Manager CVI Independent Living at Hartsfield Village (Community Healthcare System)

SCHEDULE :

Primarily M-F during business hours. Requires occasional hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek.

Qualifications and Experience :

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Recreation, Sociology, Psychology or another related field
• One year of experience in programming for social agencies responsible for the aged OR : Three years programming experience in social agencies dealing with seniors
• Must have CPR or be willing to obtain within 3 months
• Must have certification in Activity Director Program or be willing to obtain within 6 months
• Skilled with computers and ability to utilize programs such as Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.

Areas of Responsibility :

• Plans, schedules and conducts activity programs that provide physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual opportunities and engaging challenges for the residents
• Plans and schedules trips and outside activities; arranges for transportation and supervision
• Prepares and organizes a calendar of activities and post and distributes accordingly
• Develops and prints the community newsletter, including articles of past and future activities and obtains appropriate articles from residents, staff and other resources
• Plans appropriate programs for holidays and special events
• Meets with each resident upon move-in to introduce Activities / Wellness program and to learn of resident’s own personal interests and likes / dislikes
• Encourages residents to attend the activities and builds enthusiasm for the programs
• Responds creatively to resident requests for programs and activities. Designs events to meet the interests of the residents
• Coordinates the community library and organizes a volunteer staff / program
• Participates and assists in marketing and staff functions
• Initiates correspondence including public relations communications with outside organizations, service groups, and volunteers to solicit groups for entertainment
• Submits pictures of events, programs etc to marketing for our Facebook page.
• Purchases and maintains activities equipment and supplies in accordance with budgetary guidelines for the department. Monitors monthly department expenditures to budget.

Submits receipts to AP through people soft portal or electronically

• Prepares preliminary draft of Operating Budget for Activities Services for Executive Director and Independent Living Director.
• Assists residents with filling out forms such as traveling board and voting forms
• Provides Welcome Committee with list of new residents, provide items to be given to new residents and place welcome signs on all new resident’s doors
• Conducts surveys once a year for activity interests
• Completes Reality Orientation by making morning calls daily and reminding residents of all activities planned for the day, month, and year
• Uses Kronos Time and Attendance system to complete payroll for all hourly staff
• Assists residents with FaceTime so that they are able to communicate with family members virtually
• Knowledgeable on all residents’ birthdays, providing small celebrations
• All other duties as may be assigned by the Recreation Director

What We Need :

The Activity Manager must demonstrate a warm and outgoing personality. Seeking individuals with a passion for the Healthcare industry who are willing to go the extra mile to deliver meaningful and engaging opportunities to our residents, ultimately improving and enhancing experiences and quality of life.

Who We Are :

Hartsfield Village is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that celebrates the full continuum of life and promotes successful aging.

Our Customer Service Excellence and Highly Skilled Clinical Professionals are the reason that Hartsfield Village Assisted Living and Nursing Care / Acute Rehab have been chosen as BEST IN REGION year after year.

We believe the most effective way to provide optimal care is to maintain high medical integrity, build a team spirit among staff, and provide friendly and beautiful surroundings for our patients and their visitors!

Benefits package includes :

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Prescription Benefits (Low Deductibles, Low Co-Pays)
• Retirement Plan 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more benefits
22 hours ago