Therapeutic Recreation Director

Job overview

The Therapeutic Recreation Director role is full-time and onsite in Hamden, CT; the posting also notes that part-time positions are available. Pay is $21–$23 per hour. The role supports recreation services at a healthcare center, with a focus on patient needs, preferences, and rights. Working with the Recreation Director, the role helps develop, implement, and supervise individual and group recreation programs. It also documents participation and progress, supports volunteers and recreation assistants, and helps ensure programs meet safety and infection-control standards.

What you'll do

• Assist the Recreation Director with recreation services
• gather information for assessments
• help plan individual and group programs based on patient needs, preferences, interests, abilities, and treatment goals
• encourage patient involvement
• document participation and progress
• maintain program records
• assist with volunteer recruitment, orientation, training, supervision, and evaluation
• coach recreation assistants
• engage families
• and support safety, infection control, confidentiality, and resident rights.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

therapeutic recreation director

recreation services

patient programs

group activities

resident engagement

volunteer program

hamden ct

arden house

$21–$23/hr

therapeutic recreation certificate

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A Therapeutic Recreation Director certificate is required. The posting also lists a high school degree, relevant activity-professional coursework or certification, and one year of recent full-time experience in a social or recreational program in a healthcare setting.

About the employer

Arden House (2) is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.