Activities Director
Praha Village, a Cassia community, is hiring an Activities Director, to join our team in New Prague, MN! You will love being a part of our talented and passionate team where you will feel valued and appreciated while dedicated to making our residents feel right at home.
As an Activities Director at Praha Village, you will manage a small team of activities professionals, plan and conduct fun and exciting activities for our residents in memory care and assisted living. Our ideal candidate is self-motivated with a genuine concern for our residents’ well-being, and has a creative personality, prior management experience, has experience working with elders, and has excellent interpersonal skills.
Position Type: Full-Time, benefit eligible position available working 40 hours per week and one weekend every 8 weeks.
Wage Range: $22 - $26 /hour depending on experience
Location: 1100 1st Street SE, New Prague, MN 56071 South Metro
Director of Activities Responsibilities:
- Implement high standards in the areas of organizing and coordinating the functions of the activities department.
- On-board and monitor success of volunteers and supervise staff members.
- Create an environment that meets the needs, wants and interests of residents, promoting all areas of group and 1-1 programming, as well as promoting desirable interaction independence.
- Drive the resident bus.
- Perform administrative functions within the facility.
- Comply with state and federal regulations.
- Perform additional tasks as needed.
- BA or BS degree in a health/human services related field preferred.
- Experience in a therapeutic activity department preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of the job.
- Is dependable and organized.
- Functional knowledge of computer hardware and software.
- Ability to respect confidentiality of resident information.
- Desire to work with the elderly in an assisted living setting.
- Ability to manage diverse individuals and multiple priorities at once.
- Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
- Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
- Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
About Us:
At Praha Village in New Prague, MN, we take pride in creating a warm, welcoming environment where teamwork, compassion, and dedication shine every day. Our 91-unit senior living community feels like family; when you work here, you’re truly part of something special. Whether you're new to senior care or bring experience, you’ll be supported, valued, and made to feel right at home. Join us and discover the joy of making a difference in a beautiful and rewarding setting.
Cassia is a nonprofit, mission-driven senior care organization with over 200 years of experience. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.prahavillage.org/
Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!
Cassia is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action & veteran friendly employer.