Therapeutic Recreation Manager

1 week ago


Chilliwack, Canada Waverly Seniors Village Full time

**ABOUT US**:
At West Coast Seniors Housing Management, we see our communities as a family and we are equally committed to our residents and our staff. We provide an engaging work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity. We invest in the growth and development of our teams to actively participate in the creation of memories and moments that matter to our residents.

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**:
Reporting to the General Manager and/or designate the Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Manager is accountable for all aspects of the Recreation Department. The TR Manager supervises all Recreation staff and volunteers, develops and manages the Recreation Department budget, serves as an intricate member of the Management team and promotes the Recreation Department within the facility and the community at large. The TR Manager assesses each resident’s holistic strengths and needs and develops, implements, and evaluates Recreation services in order to meet those needs.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Include but not limited to:
1. Engage and mobilize your team to achieve the purpose, goals, objective and key results of the organization.

2. Be an engaged collaborative team player, developing and maintaining professional relationships that support and strengthen the organizational culture and purpose,

3. Model the values and leadership behaviours of organization and inspire other to do the same.

**Human Resources Management**:
1. Responsible for recruitment, orientation, discipline and termination of Recreation staff and volunteers.

2. Participates in grievance handling by liaising with union representative, administering and communicating to staff on collective agreement articles, employee handbook, policies and procedures, thereby minimizing employee conflict and concerns.

3. Provides ongoing probationary & annual performance evaluations for all departmental employees.

4. Identifies education needs for employees; participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of orientation, training and education programs for staff.

5. Manages all Recreation staff work schedules, coordinates work assignments and maintains direct care hours as required.

6. Ensures performance issues of Recreation staff, students and volunteers are resolved to meet service standards and commitments.

7. Coordinates student placement programs within the Recreation Department and completes any documentation of such programs.

**Administrative**:
1. Attends management team meetings, provides input into & participates in the strategic plan for assigned areas of responsibility.

2. Participates in the planning and implementation of the budget, both operating and capital, for the Recreation Department.

3. Acts as the facility liaison for the Resident Council. Coordinates support for the Resident Council as necessary.

4. Liaises with community agencies, groups and individuals to augment programs and promote the facility within the community.

5. Oversees and updates standards, procedures and Recreation records in order to maintain an organized and efficient department.

6. Ensures the ongoing maintenance of all recreation equipment and supplies and provides documentation of the same.

7. Maintains a current knowledge of administrative and emergency policies and procedures and participates in fire evacuations drills.

8. Participates in resident safety initiatives.

9. Develops and distributes monthly recreation program calendars and newsletters.

10. Completes and submits Departmental month end reports and works with the General Manager to use the information in the reports to compliment the operation of the Recreation Department.

11. Maintains the facility bus safety program including, but not limited to, scheduling bus maintenance, inspections, licensing requirements of drivers, and safety procedures.

**Clinical Practice**:
1. On a regular basis attends in-service and education sessions to continually upgrade professional skills.

2. Completes resident assessments and maintains care plans in accordance with provincial and governing regulations.

3. Develops and coordinates Recreation Interventions that meet the emotional, cognitive, physical, social, spiritual needs and interests of the residents.

4. Facilitates Recreation programs and Interventions for the residents.

5. Provides mentorship and education to Recreation staff on clinical best practice in the field of Therapeutic Recreation.

6. Reports and documents in the Interdisciplinary Resident Progress Record relevant observations concerning resident behaviour and communicates these observations to other members of the care team.

7. Participates in community and corporate Continuous Quality Committees and initiatives as required.

8. Required to work positively and collaboratively with all team members and supervisors.

9. Perform all other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
1. Graduation from a recognized Therapeutic Recreation Program, Bachelor’s Degree preferred



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