Life Enrichment Assistant (PRN)

Dept of Veterans Service; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dept of Veterans Services in Virginia seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant (PRN) for the Puller Veterans Care Center. You will help plan and execute weekend therapeutic recreational activities and support the Activities Coordinator or Activities Director.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, experience as an Activities Assistant in a skilled nursing facility, and a valid Virginia driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as an Activities Assistant in a skilled nursing facility.
• Related education and/or experience a plus.
• Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Help plan, execute all therapeutic recreational activities on the weekends, and carry out any additional duties as assigned by the Activities Coordinator or Activities Director.

Skills

Experience as Activities Assistant

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Related education and/or experience a plus

Tools

Virginia Driver’s License

Job description

Title: Life Enrichment Assistant (PRN)

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $25.00

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Puller Veterans Care Center

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Help plan, execute all therapeutic recreational activities on the weekends, and carry out any additional duties as assigned by the Activities Coordinator or Activities Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience as an Activities Assistant working in a skilled nursing facility
• Related education and/or experience a plus
• Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License

The commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees, the selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Contact Information

Name: Caitlyn Campbell

Phone: [e-mail]

Email: [e-mail]

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.