Activity Aide Recreational Therapist
Share
Job Location:
Hourly Salary:
Posted on:
Vacancies:
Job Summary
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICESFor Veterans and those who care for them. |
RECREATIONAL THERAPIST
| Job Location: |
Arizona State Veterans Home - Yuma
6051 East 34th Street
Yuma Arizona 85365
| Posting Details: |
Salary: $16.50 to $20.35 hourly (DOE)
Grade: 17
Closing Date: November 11 2025
| Job Summary: |
Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS) 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!
We are looking for a compassionate Recreational Therapist.
Your rewards:
The opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime!
Generous paid time-off benefits
Wellness employee assistance programs plus so much more!
Your Contribution:
Provide direct care services to veterans to improve their quality of life
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
| Job Duties: |
- 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 with established 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 problem-solving 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 Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
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
| Selective Preference(s): |
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.
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
- 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 (E-Verify).
| Benefits: |
The Arizona Department of Veterans Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Optional employee benefits include short-term 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
| Retirement: |
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
| Contact Us: |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at or for assistance.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Dietary Aide Experience
- Serving Experience
- Cooking
- Dietary Department Experience
- Sanitation
- Food Production Experience
- Meal Preparation
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.
