St. Margaret's Center
Manager of Resident Life Recreation
1 month ago
Albany
Job Description Manager of Resident Life Recreation Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm • $24 - $26 per hour * St. Margaret's Center, an affiliate of Center for Disability Services, is a pediatric and young adult 94-bed skilled nursing facility, located in Albany, NY. Founded in 1883, St. Margaret's Center is a skilled nursing facility serving medically fragile infants, children, and young adults on a single dedicated campus. We specialize in providing cutting-edge, long-term, 24-hour intensive medical care in a nurturing and home-like setting. St. Margaret's Center is a place where infants, children and young adults can learn and grow despite any obstacle. We're focused on creating a full childhood experience for every resident, which includes activities, school, family, and friends in a warm atmosphere that feels like home. We see our patients as kids, not conditions. Learn more about St. Margaret's Center here: What Makes St. Margaret's a Great Place to Work? • Specialty Pediatric Facility: The only nursing facility in Albany serving babies, teenagers, and young adults., • Smaller units - an average size unit is 16 residents., • Higher staffing ratios, • Atmosphere focused on learning & growing., • Playful environment, • All school aged children receive school services., • Inclusion of all residents into the community for outings and schooling, • Competitive pay rate, • Bachelor's degree in field of Therapeutic Recreation or related field, • At least 3 year(s) of job related experience, specifically in providing recreational programs, • Directs and supervises Volunteers and Resident Life Assistants to ensure positive transitions and daily life experiences within the nursing home., • Responsible for planning, organizing, developing and directing the facility's resident activities., • Seeks grant opportunities for funding to support enhanced services and quality of life experiences for the facility's residents., • In partnership with facility finance staff, manages and documents any recreation-based grant awards., • Responsible for developing structured group/ activity schedules to ensure that residents receive daily recreation and / or leisure services., • Directs the development of and implementation of systems for the facility's Volunteer program, including community partners for pet therapy and other service volunteers. Benefits for St. Margaret's Center Team Members: As an affiliate of the Center for Disability Services, working at St. Margaret's Center provides the opportunity to become a part of our Mission. A career with us offers opportunities for those seeking meaningful, impactful, mission-driven work in addition to a rewarding work environment, and competitive benefits to include: • Low-Cost Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans, • Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, and Jury Duty, • 401K Retirement Program, • Tuition Assistance, • Referral Bonus Program, • Employee Assistance Program, • Free Life Insurance, • Free Long Term Disability Insurance, • Career Development Program, • Staff Recognition Programs, • Wellness Program