Life Enrichment Assistant (PRN Evenings)

Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Virginia; Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Virginia Department of Veterans Services seeks a Life Enrichment Assistant for PRN evening shifts at the Puller Veterans Care Center. The role supports weekend therapeutic recreation and assists the Activities Coordinator with program delivery.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma, has prior experience in a skilled nursing facility Activities Assistant role, and maintains a Virginia driver’s license; formal education or related experience are a plus.

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Title

Life Enrichment Assistant (PRN Evenings)

State Role Title

Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range

$20.00 - $25.00 / Hour

Pay Band

2

Agency

Dept of Veterans Services

Location

Puller Veterans Care Center

Agency Website

www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

State Employee Note

• All current state employees: The probationary period will restart based on hire date of this position**

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

Additional Considerations

N/A

Additional Information

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 Certificate of Disabilities (COD) provided by the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019

Contact Information

• Name: Caitlyn Campbell
• Phone: [e-mail]
• Email: [e-mail]

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.

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.