Unqualified Staff Assigned as Activity Director
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that its activities program was directed by a qualified professional, as required by federal, state, and local standards. Review of the job description for the Activity Director indicated that the position is responsible for planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing activity programs, and that college specialization or certification is preferred. However, interviews with the Activity Assistant and the individual serving as Activity Director revealed that neither had completed the required training or held certification for the position. The Activity Assistant stated she had no qualifications or training for the Activity Director role, and the Activity Director, who had been in the position for four years, confirmed she had not completed training and did not possess the necessary certificate. The Administrator also confirmed that the Activity Director did not have the required qualifications.