Recreational Therapy Assistant

State of Wisconsin; Union Grove (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health plans

Pension plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Department of Health Services, Southern Wisconsin Center in Union Grove is hiring multiple full-time Recreational Therapy Assistant positions.

You will work with certified recreational therapists to plan, implement, and coordinate activities for residents with intellectual disabilities, with a starting pay of $24.92 per hour and a 12-month probationary period.

Benefits include vacation, holidays, health plans, pension, and well Wisconsin wellness program as described in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Training or experience planning, implementing, or coordinating vocational or recreational activities.
• Experience completing forms, documentation, or creating reports.
• Ability to work scheduled hours including weekends/holidays/overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and coordinate recreational activities and basic skill development.
• Provide fun, life-enriching experiences for residents with intellectual disabilities.

Skills

Activity planning

Documentation

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Health Services (DHS), Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting to fill multiple full-time Recreational Therapy Assistant positions located in Union Grove.

Schedule for current vacancy: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time; limitations may apply for leave time usage in the first six months. Leave time is pro-rated for part-time employees based on hours worked.
• Top rated health plan options starting at $47/month for single plans and $117/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Exceptional pension plan with a 7.25% employer match in 2027 with lifetime retirement payment. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

SWC is a state operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. SWC brings together a rich history and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Our workers love what they do. But don't take our word for it. Hear from our employees.

Position Summary

As a Recreational Therapy Assistant, you will work with certified recreational therapists to plan, implement, and coordinate a variety of recreational activities and basic skill development programs. These activities provide fun, life enriching experiences for residents with intellectual disabilities.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $24.92 per hour, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. These positions are classified as a Therapy Assistant Objective and in pay schedule and range 06/12.

Job Details

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of 2 supervisory references including current or most recent place of work.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medial personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting/carrying up to 55 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 200 lbs. occasionally (e.g. wheelchairs, carts, etc.) bending, kneeling , stooping, standing, and walking on hard tile floors for extended periods of time. Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle. In order to become authorized to drive a State vehicle, you must meet the requirements for the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle policy, which are:

• Must have a valid driver's license;
• Must have minimum of two years non-probationary licensed driving experience with a regular (Class D) driver’s license;
• Must be 18 years of age.

Additionally, your driving record MUST NOT reflect any of the following conditions:

• Three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years;
• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months;
• Suspension or revocation of driver's license.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Training or experience planning, implementing, or coordinating vocational or recreational activities.
• Experience completing forms, documentation, or creating reports.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include weekend, holiday, early mornings or early evenings, and overtime as needed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle as described above.**

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience working directly with individuals with mental health disorders, physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities.
• Experience working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR) such as Cerner or Epic.
• Experience working as an active member of an interdisciplinary team.

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…? Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Deadline to Apply

This job announcement will remain open until needs of the facility are met.