Life Enrichment Aide - Behavioral Health - All shifts

STG International; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Life Enrichment Aide to join their team at the Georgia War Veterans Home. This role is pivotal in enhancing the lives of veterans with PTSD, TBI, and other behavioral issues through engaging therapeutic programs and activities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for caring for veterans and a Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation. With opportunities for full-time and part-time shifts, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a competitive benefits package. If you are dedicated to improving the quality of life for others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in activities or recreation programs.
• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain therapeutic programs and activities for residents.
• Ensure programming improves quality of life and functioning.
• Interact daily with residents to promote self-esteem.

Skills

Therapeutic Program Development

Recreational Activities Coordination

Documentation Maintenance

Resident Interaction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Therapeutic Recreation

Job description

Life Enrichment Aide - Behavioral Health - All shifts

STGi is seeking a Life Enrichment Aide to provide services at our Georgia War Veterans Home. GWVH will be opening a new unit dedicated to Veterans with PTSD, TBI, behavioral disorders, and substance use issues. If you have compassion and a passion for caring for Veterans, this could be the job for you!

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for creating and maintaining therapeutic programs and activities to meet residents' interests and needs.
2. Provides activities to residents, ensuring compliance with policies.
3. Ensures programming has therapeutic outcomes to improve quality of life and functioning.
4. Coordinates all aspects of therapeutic recreation programs, including creation, scheduling, development, implementation, and evaluation.
5. Assesses individual interests and needs of residents.
6. Estimates time for activities and schedules accordingly.
7. Maintains documentation and medical information for residents.
8. Interacts daily with residents to promote self-esteem and alleviate loneliness and depression.

Required Experience and Education:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in activities or recreation programs.
• Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or a related field.

Note: Selected candidates will receive safety care training during orientation.

This position is available for all shifts, full-time and part-time, located at 2249 Vinson Highway SE, Milledgeville, GA.

About STGi:

STGi provides healthcare delivery, Head Start, management consulting, and human capital solutions. We offer a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, and PTO. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity.