Recreation Therapy Manager

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by Lutheran SeniorLife
Butler, PA
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

The Advanced Care Center of Butler is a comfortable and home-like 29-bed skilled nursing center that provides high quality short-term rehabilitation services and comprehensive nursing care to help individuals successfully return to home.

Responsible for the planning, supervision and implementation of recreational programs for the elderly, as part of an inter-disciplinary team using principles of recreation therapy.  The Recreation Therapy Manager builds a sense of community and warm social atmosphere for the participants, evaluates their needs, and develops group and individual programming to meet those needs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Recreation Therapy or a related field.

At least one year of experience with frail or elderly.  Minimum 2 years’ experience in social or recreational program preferred.

Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

*based on employment status*

FREE Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)

Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays

Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability

Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members

Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options

Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan

Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account

Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs

Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees

Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Flexible Schedule – FT/PT Weekend and Week Day Positions, 3-12 Shifts and Casual Positions offered. Available to specific positions.

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

Typical Work Hours:

Daylight and every other weekend

Shift:

Daylight

Reference: 201770823

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Recreation Therapy Manager

Posted on Sep 18, 2024 by Lutheran SeniorLife

Butler, PA
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.

The Advanced Care Center of Butler is a comfortable and home-like 29-bed skilled nursing center that provides high quality short-term rehabilitation services and comprehensive nursing care to help individuals successfully return to home.

Responsible for the planning, supervision and implementation of recreational programs for the elderly, as part of an inter-disciplinary team using principles of recreation therapy.  The Recreation Therapy Manager builds a sense of community and warm social atmosphere for the participants, evaluates their needs, and develops group and individual programming to meet those needs.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Recreation Therapy or a related field.

At least one year of experience with frail or elderly.  Minimum 2 years’ experience in social or recreational program preferred.

Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Benefits

Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

*based on employment status*

FREE Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)

Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays

Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability

Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members

Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options

Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan

Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account

Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs

Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees

Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program

Flexible Schedule – FT/PT Weekend and Week Day Positions, 3-12 Shifts and Casual Positions offered. Available to specific positions.

Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

Typical Work Hours:

Daylight and every other weekend

Shift:

Daylight

Reference: 201770823

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