• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
• Plus many more benefits

• Provide leadership to Activities staff and volunteers. Assist with staff attraction and retention efforts, including hiring, onboarding, staff development, coaching and counseling and performance management. Ensure delegation of responsibility, authority and accountability.
• Maintain and implement policies and procedures related to center's Activities Department. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements related to therapeutic activities.
• Complete the activities component of a comprehensive assessment and update resident care plans based on assessment outcomes and resident preferences.
• Monitor and evaluate resident responses to activities and revise the approaches as appropriate.
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team to evaluate the holistic Resident Centered Care needs for each resident and revise plan of care as needed.
• Coordinate all individual and group therapeutic activities. Schedule and publish a monthly activities calendar.
• Serve as activities program liaison to the Resident Council, the community, congregations and volunteers.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives including Quality Improvement checks and month-end audits. Utilize regulatory reports to identify areas of opportunity for improvement.

• Associates degree in human services; Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or Activity professional preferred.

• Ability to display compassion and sensitivity with vulnerable adults who may become angry, hostile or combative.
• Ability to maintain a helping role when interfacing with persons served; intervenes when appropriate.
• Ability to apply rational thinking and understanding to carry out varied instructions. Deals with varied situations with changes in circumstances.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to read, speak and fluent English.
• Ability to effectively represent program and center through public speaking to church and community groups.
• Ability to create positive working relationships with staff, persons served and volunteers.
• Ability to relate positively to the church constituency and able to speak to church groups.
• Able to use computer software for word processing and basic data entry programs.
• Basic math skills with the ability to add, subtract and multiply two digit numbers.

• Weekend and evening hours required.

• Near visual acuity.
• Hand and finger dexterity.
• Hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to safely lift and transfer persons served on an as needed or regular basis and using appropriate level of assistance for lifts and transfers.
• Ability to push person in wheel chair weighing up to 250 pounds on a frequent basis, often for long distances.

Samaritas is a state-wide human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. Since 1934 - when were named Lutheran Charities - Samaritas has been committed to providing a safe and healthy pathway to brighter futures. In 1959, the organization merged with a similar group and was renamed Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. In 2016, in light of the growing diversity of our services, stakeholders, donors, congregational support and community partners, the organization re-branded to Samaritas. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services we provide. Since 1934, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s troubled families and disadvantaged individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care agency with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together. Samaritas also manages five senior living facilities with a variety of geriatric care options. Additionally, Samaritas has resettlement services for refugees, housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities and homeless families and Affordable Living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing. Visit samaritas.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook @IAmSamaritas, Twitter @IAmSamaritas or on Instagram @WeAreSamaritas.