Recreation / Music Therapist Aide

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Savings match

Birth/adoption leave

Job summary

The Missouri Veterans Home is hiring a Recreation/Music Therapist Assistant to support therapeutic and leisure activities for our Veterans. Join a caring team working to improve well-being and skills through engaging programs in a state-run environment.

Typical duties include preparing and leading activities, documenting progress, and providing transportation as needed. 4 paid holidays and a benefits package accompany competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 0 - 1 years of relevant experience.
• Current Missouri Class E driver license or able to obtain within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Learn and demonstrate basic methods and application of recreational, music, and other therapeutic activities.
• Make preparations/arrangements for and carry out activities, such as group outings.
• Provide resources and support to Veterans to enhance skills appropriate to their physical and cognitive ability.
• Document electronically activity attendance records, assessments, progress notes, and care plans.
• Drive bus or other state vehicles during day/night both in town and on highway.
• Lift and move Veterans as needed.

Job description

How’s this sound – have fun at work AND make a difference in our Veterans’ lives? At the Missouri Veterans Home, we are hiring a Recreation/Music Therapist Assistant to assist the team with therapeutic and leisure activities for our state’s heroes. If you are looking for a career in a rewarding environment, go no farther…

Hourly Pay

• $16.99 - $18.41
• Pay based on experience

Examples of Work

• Learn and demonstrate basic methods and application of recreational, music, and other therapeutic activities
• Make preparations/arrangements for and carry out activities, such as group outings
• Provide resources and support to Veterans to enhance skills appropriate to their physical and cognitive ability
• Document electronically activity attendance records, assessments, progress notes, and care plans
• Drive bus or other state vehicles during day/night both in town and on highway
• Lift and move Veterans as needed

Qualification

• 0 - 1 years of relevant experience
• Current Missouri Class E driver license or able to obtain within 60 days

Benefits

• Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $25/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

How To Reach Us

Each MO Veterans Home has a recruiter on staff. We are here to answer any questions you may have. Please follow the link to our Hiring Page to find your local recruiter's contact information.

MVC Hiring Page: https://mvc.dps.mo.gov/hiring/

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law .