Resident Activities Specialist

lt;div class=quot;benefitsquot;gt; lt;divgt;lt;stronggt;Benefits:lt;/stronggt;lt;/divgt; lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Flexible schedulelt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Training amp; developmentlt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;/divgt; lt;div class=quot;trix-contentquot;gt; lt;divgt;lt;stronggt;Benefits/Perkslt;/stronggt;lt;/divgt;lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Competitive Compensationlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Great Work Environmentlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Career Advancement Opportunitieslt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt;lt;divgt;lt;stronggt;Job Summarylt;/stronggt;lt;/divgt;lt;divgt;We are seeking a lt;stronggt;Resident Activities Specialistlt;/stronggt; to join our team! As a Resident Activities Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the events and activities our residents experience on a daily basis. This will include making a schedule of events, planning seasonal activities or outings, and coordinating with other staff members to make sure there is something for every resident to be involved in. The ideal candidate enjoys planning events and outings, has strong interpersonal and communication skills, and has a compassionate, considerate personality. lt;/divgt;lt;divgt;lt;brgt;lt;/divgt;lt;divgt;lt;stronggt;Responsibilities lt;/stronggt;lt;/divgt;lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Create a monthly plan of activities and events for residents of all skill and ability levels to enjoylt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Work with other staff members and talk with residents to find out their interests, likes, and dislikeslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Accompany residents on outings, as neededlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Manage the budget of the department appropriatelylt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt;lt;divgt;lt;stronggt;Qualificationslt;/stronggt;lt;/divgt;lt;ulgt; lt;ligt;Previous experience in an APD licensed group home desiredlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Previous event or activity planning experience desiredlt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Compassionate, understanding personalitylt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Excellent communication skillslt;/ligt; lt;ligt;Strong organizational and time management skillslt;/ligt; lt;/ulgt; lt;/divgt;