Program Manager Opening in Catonsville, MD

Elizabeth Hall Weybright MS, CTRS, recently sent me this position opening:

Charlestown Retirement Community is seeking a Program Manager to plan and direct recreational and therapeutic programming for residents. Charlestown is located in Catonsville, MD, a community southwest of the city of Baltimore.

RG Program Manager
Create and promote a social, home-like atmosphere for residents to inspire healthy, active living. Plan, organize, and direct an on-going program of therapeutic and recreational activities for residents—assuring their physical, intellectual, social, spiritual and emotional well-being.
Inform staff of residents’ needs and abilities, and designs individualized programs. Ensures staff compliance with government regulations related to program documentation, MDS and Care Plans.
Supports the operation of community programs and seeks out activity events.
Maintains budget records and monitors spending.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to multi-task with exceptional time management skills.
Knowledge of the physical, psychosocial, social and spiritual aspects of the aging process.
Flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings as appropriate.
Good organizational skills and problem solving ability.
Possesses team player attitude and the ability to manage a diverse team.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in Activities or related field. Experience with the elderly, and understanding of the dementia process and its impact on activity programming. Qualified as an Activity Director or CTRS, in accordance with state regulations. A B.S. or B.A. degree and three (3) to five (5) years experience as Activity Manager in a geriatric setting.

Apply online at www.Erickson.com/careers. For faster response, attach a resume when applying online. For Charlestown Human Resources information call 410-737-8919.