Recreation Manager

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- Come Join the Fun Excitement Positive Experiences Below are the technical qualifications for this position. The overall most important criteria is creating positive energy and creating wonderful experiences for the last few chapters in our residents’ book of life_

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Recreation plans, executes, and evaluates a wide variety of therapeutic recreation programs and entertainment, to ensure that the physical, social, emotional intellectual, spiritual and cultural needs/interest of residents are met in accordance with established goals and policies. Recruits, assigns and updates therapeutic recreation staff duties and programs to ensure the effective delivery of quality services.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Develops and manages the administration of therapeutic services including recreation therapy, music therapy, volunteer resources, and developing organizational systems to reflect the department’s role within the clinical services team.
- Manages all Therapeutic Recreation department staff by performing duties including recruitment, assigning work, evaluating employee performance, disciplining employees and determining related training and orientation requirements.
- Plans, implements, controls and evaluates departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures while ensuring that Haro Park Centre and client goals regarding the therapeutic recreation services are being met.
- Maintains departmental budget control by implementing the management policies and procedures of purchasing, ordering, stock and inventory as well as ensuring payroll and service delivery budgets meet targeted expectations.
- Provides direction to recreation therapists, recreation assistants, and music therapists with ongoing related professional practice support.
- In collaboration with the therapeutic recreation team, develops and maintains advantageous community partnerships, research opportunities, and fundraising to enhance programming for the residents.
- Ensures the development, documentation and ongoing maintenance of all resident therapeutic recreation care plans in accordance with regulations and assessment outcomes.
- Plans, implements and adapts therapeutic recreation programs such as exercise/fitness programs, social groups, sports activities, outings, etc., to meet the specific needs of residents.
- Develops documentation and reporting systems to maintain records and communication for the department.
- Ensures department preparation and participation in resident care conferences.
- Ensures the safe operation of all therapeutic recreation equipment and work areas and ensures equipment is kept clean, free of safety hazards and properly stored. Maintains equipment inventory and arranges for the repair and/or replacement of equipment as appropriate. Checks, orders and receives supplies.
- Ensures open communication with other department leaders.
- Collaborates with Clinical Nurse Managers to develop individual and group programming that is responsive to resident needs.
- Develops therapeutic recreation plans in collaboration with the therapeutic recreation team to ensure quality of life is provided.
- Collaborates with other members of the Leadership Team to meet the goals and objectives of the organization in alignment with the Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Directions of Haro Park Centre.

**PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS**
- Socialization of residents in manner which meets the individual needs of each resident while valuing their respect and dignity.
- Demonstrates new methods to improve performance through building on past experiences and seeking new ideas in the industry.
- Promote and maintain a harmonious, home environment.
- Encourage family (and friends) involvement in the lives of the residents when COVID restrictions are lifted.
- Ability to anticipate potential safety concerns and obstacles and solve such problems effectively.
- Commitment to providing high quality service.
- Commitment to team work between all departments.
- Commitment to continuous education, in-services, promotion of BCTRA, etc.
- **_Be Positive, Laugh and HAVE FUN_**

**KEY RELATIONSHIPS**
- Reports to the Haro Park Centre - Chief Executive Officer
- Provides “Hands-On” direct leadership of Therapeutic Recreation Department staff to meet resident’s needs.
- Liaises with Assisted Living care staff to provide clinical recommendations and consultation related to health needs of tenants
- Works collaboratively as a member of the Haro Park Leadership team in the effective operation of Haro Park Centre
- Works collaboratively with all Haro Park team members.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- University graduation or diploma in therapeutic recreation plus five (2) year's recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Valid First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right certificates an asset.
- A valid class 4 motor vehicle license
- Physical ability to car