Director of Recreation in Fairfax, Virginia at Insight Memory Care Center

Director of Recreation

Insight Memory Care Center is seeking a Director of Recreation who is primarily responsible for developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the day-to-day activities for Center participants. Thus position works with several assistants to create a calendar of person-centered, therapeutic and meaningful activities, reaching all domains of practice (cognitive, physical, spiritual, etc.) As the person-centered care model is the foundation of the program, this position is responsible for the overall engagement of the participants in programs that will not only meet their needs of engagement, but will offer the opportunity for them to be successful. The Director of Recreation directly oversees the Recreation Department. This position reports directly to the Day Center Director.

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Music, or Art Therapy (or related field), or equivalent work experience required
• Certified activity professional through a recognized accreditation body is required
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) preferred, but not required
• Experience in working with individuals with dementia required (5 years preferred)
• Experience in Managing and Supervising Staff (5 years preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required
• Ability to work independently required

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend and squat for prolonged periods; Ability to push and pull objects and lift and carry up to 20 pounds, unassisted, on a frequent basis (occasionally up to 50 pounds); Full use of gross and fine motor skills of the upper and lower extremities (i.e., typing on a keyboard, use of a computer, mailings, etc.); Ability to drive a vehicle and navigate effectively in service region.

Principal Contacts

• Center staff, participants, families, and vendors

General Requirements

Must be able to execute the terms and conditions set forth in the Insight Memory Care Center Employee Handbook, including, but not limited to:

1. Works in a safety-conscious manner which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safety violations or hazards to supervisor.
2. Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
3. Adheres to policy on Drug-Free Workplace.
4. Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with participants, families, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective caring environment which ensures the self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each participant and facility guest.
5. Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code.
6. Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other legally protected category.

Insight Memory Care Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit whose mission is to provide specialized care, support and education for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments, their families, caregivers, and the community through our adult day health and resource center. Serving Northern Virginia since 1984, IMCC offers a spectrum of holistic care, education and support, with a vision of a community where those affected by memory impairments can achieve the highest quality of life. IMCC also provides a safe and therapeutic environment for people in all stages of dementia.

To learn more visit: www.InsightMCC.org

EEO Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.