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Kearney - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Veterans Affairs - Agency 28


Location:

Kearney NE


Hiring Rate:

$18.883


Job Posting:

JR2025- Activity Assistant -Therapeutic Craft Department (Open)


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Job Description:

Under general supervision performs para-professional work consisting of assisting with planning coordinating and implementing therapeutic craft activities; monitoring and documenting progress at a 24-hour state facility. Assists in setting goals participates in treatment team meetings as necessary and conducts activities within clearly established procedures; performs related work as assigned.

M-F 8:00am-4:30pm. Hours may vary depending on facility needs with evenings weekend holidays and split shifts. $18.88/hr plus $3/hour differential for any hours worked. $200 commuting bonus if driving 30 miles one way



Job duties:

  • Assists with planning organizing and conducting planned therapeutic crafts in one or more of the therapy services
  • Assists Members in therapeutic ceramic projects painting leather work and wood working projects
  • Monitors and provides guided leadership to Members in learning how to participate in the planned activities
  • Observes member behavior during therapy activities and documents behavior/progress for various Member reports
  • Conducts Member assessments and maintains necessary records
  • Oversee the use and care of equipment and supplies used for therapy activities.



Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Coursework/Training in recreation management music recreation therapy occupational therapy vocational rehabilitation or related field OR experience leading or conducting games sports or musical or other activities or assisting with providing therapy or related services.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Knowledge of: methods for planning and conducting therapeutic craft activities; the fundamentals and rules of various games and related leisure activities; the general nature of intellectual or other developmental disabilities and gerontology

Skill in: delivery of one or more therapy services; working cooperatively with facility personnel; utilizing therapy methods and techniques in carrying out therapeutic craft activities; communicating with residents members or patients and understanding their problems and needs.

Ability to: form effective therapeutic relationships with members; obtain and maintain member interest and participation in activities; instruct members how to perform an activity; observe and document member behavior; learn the principles and methods of therapeutic activities; keep records and compile reports.



Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

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Full-Time

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