Activities Director

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi Village McLean

Department: Recreational Therapy

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Develops and oversees activity programs that align with participant needs, goals, and organizational requirements.

Manages departmental staffing, including recruitment, orientation, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and staff development.

Prepares and monitors departmental budgets, ensures compliance with allocated funding, and coordinates internal and external audits.

Oversees service delivery, care planning, quality assurance, and complaint resolution while maintaining a safe environment for participants.

Licensure / Certification / Registration Required Credential(s): One or more of the following: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Heart Saver AED obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

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