Recreational Therapist
Recreational Therapist
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
For Veterans and those who care for them.
RECREATIONAL THERAPIST
Arizona State Veterans Home Tucson
555 East Ajo Way
Tucson Arizona 85713
Salary: $16.50 $20.35 hourly (DOE)
Grade: 17
Closing Date: April 16 2025
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Veterans thrive At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (AZDVS) we are committed to serving and honoring veterans service members and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime!
Our awardwinning Tucson Veterans Home was voted Newsweeks 2025 Top Nursing Home in the Country and is seeking a compassionate parttime 20 hours per week Recreational Therapist.
Your rewards:
The opportunity to receive a lifetime pension and healthcare benefits
Generous paid timeoff benefits
Wellness employee assistance programs and so much more!
Your Contribution:
Provide the highest quality direct care services to veterans
Participate in facility meetings training sessions and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment
- Plan and develop therapeutic recreation programs
- Develop a monthly recreation calendar and maintain Activities/Recreational Therapy bulletin board
- Purchase items needed for planned programming
- Maintain a personal caseload of assigned Veterans/Members
- Conduct recreational therapy sessions with individuals and groups in accordance withestablished treatment plans and specific techniques which may include special community events and involvement with the community and veteran service organizations
- Maintain appropriate clinical and administrative records regarding diagnosis treatment and summary of Veteran/Member progress
- Completes all therapeutic recreation assessments care plans MDS CAS modules and daily attendance/progress notes
- Attend care plan meetings to participate in discussions and problemsolving processes
- Transport Veterans/Members to and from community outings using State Vehicles
- Act as a guide and trip leader to ensure proper Veteran/Member participation and safety
- Remains involved in AMS processes such as Huddle Boards Problem Solving JobBreakdown Sheets Success Tracking and Standardized work
Knowledge of:
- The therapeutic value of recreational activities
- Principles practices and techniques of recreational therapy
- Methods used to accomplish therapeutic goals through recreational programs
- Community resources for recreational activities
Skill in:
- Applying recreational therapy techniques
- Demonstrating therapeutic recreation/activities
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills
Ability to:
- Transport residents in state vehicle
Bachelor degree or higher in Therapeutic Recreation or a related field and /or hold valid certification as a Recreational Therapist by either the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the National Association of Activity Professionals.
- Must possess a valid Arizona drivers license
- Must possess a valid AZ Department of Public Safety (DPS) Fingerprint Clearance card
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The Arizona Department of Veterans Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at orfor assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Employment Type
Part-Time
