Veterans Wellness: Recreation & Music Therapy Assistant

State of Missouri; Cameron (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement

Savings match

Parental leave

Job summary

Missouri Veterans Home is seeking a Recreation/Music Therapist Assistant to support therapeutic and leisure activities for veterans. The role involves learning and delivering recreational and music-based therapies, coordinating group outings, and documenting progress and attendance.

The position requires 0–1 year of relevant experience and a Missouri Class E driver license or the ability to obtain within 60 days.

Qualifications

• 0 - 1 years of relevant experience

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

Skills

Recreation therapy

Music therapy

Patient care

Job description

Missouri Veterans Home is seeking a Recreation/Music Therapist Assistant to support therapeutic and leisure activities for veterans. The role involves learning and delivering recreational and music-based therapies, coordinating group outings, and documenting progress and attendance.

The position requires 0–1 year of relevant experience and a Missouri Class E driver license or the ability to obtain within 60 days.