Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 (Activities Assistant)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4636177) ApplyTherapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 (Activities Assistant)Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 MonthlyLocation Monroe, LAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberNELVH-199337TRS-082724DepartmentDVA-NE LA Veterans HomeOpening Date08/29/2024Closing Date9/3/2024 11:59 PM Central
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Supplemental InformationThe Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. This position is located in the Recreation/Activities Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana. This is a full-time position. Conduct therapeutic recreational activities in group settings and individual settings. Directs and organizes sports, games, arts and crafts. and exercise to encourage socialization and develop confidence needed to participate in group activities. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating patient progress/treatment plans. Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of the treatment team, reflecting patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression. Organizes and conducts special therapeutic recreation outings , such as ball games, rodeos, sightseeing, picnics, museums, and field trips. Performs CNA services for residents when away from facility. Assists in supervising, coordinating and training volunteers, students workers, senior workers, and CNA recreation therapy aide. Escorts resident to and from activities. Supervises resident worker . Assists in maintaining inventory/equipment/materials. Assists in developing monthly Activity Calendars. Performs other related duties as required. Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.A Resume will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. You must describe your duties as you will not be qualified on job title alone. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.There is no guarantee that all applicants will be interviewed. The hiring manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be notified by the contact information listed on your application. All candidates for hire must undergo drug screening and may require additional background check(s). No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. DISQUALIFICATION:While we encourage all interested applicants to apply, please be aware that there are various reasons that your application may be disqualified from consideration including, but not limited, to:
Failure tofullycomplete the education and work experience sections of the application; (Please note for the education section that the semester area refers to the # of credit HOURS and not the # of semesters you completed)
Submission of a resume and/or SF-10 application in lieu of the online application. Information on the resume will not substitute and must also be included on the actual job application in order to be considered.
Failure to listcompletelicense information (if applicable to the job position).
Failure to submit an equivalency evaluation statement for an international degree by the closing of this announcement.
For further information about this vacancy contact:Jamaile Burton Human Resources Analyst Jamaile.Burton@la.gov Minimum QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:GENERAL OPTION:A baccalaureate degree in rehabilitation, recreation, recreation therapy, physical education, music therapy, dance therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, horticultural therapy, or psychology plus one year of professional level experience in recreation therapy.SUBSTITUTIONS:Experience in an organized recreational program as a worker, teacher, instructor, or counselor will substitute for the required college training on the basis of thirty semester hours for one year of experience. A master's degree in recreation, recreation therapy, physical education, music therapy, dance therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, horticultural therapy, or psychology will substitute for the one year of required experience.NOTE:Psychiatric services are those services which provide for the diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill persons.NOTE:Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.Job ConceptsFunction of Work:To plan, organize, direct, conduct, and evaluate therapeutic recreational services for special populations.Level of Work:Experienced.Supervision Received:Broad direction from a higher-level therapeutic recreation specialist or higher-level manager or administrator.Supervision Exercised:Functional over lower-level professional and nonprofessional therapeutic recreation staff, volunteers, or interns.Location of Work:Department of Health and Hospitals; LSU - Health Sciences Center, Acute Care Hospitals, Medical Schools; Department of Veterans Affairs; Department of Corrections.Job Distinctions:Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 by independent responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, conducting, and evaluating therapeutic recreational services for special populations.Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 3-A by the absence of first-line supervisory responsibilities over lower-level professional and non-professional therapeutic recreation staff.Differs from a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 3-B by the absence of providing certified clinical oversight of a specific unit as required by legislation.Examples of WorkDirects and organizes such activities as sports, dramatics, games, and arts and crafts to assist patients to develop interpersonal relationships, to socialize effectively, and to develop confidence needed to participate in group activities.Instruct clients in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, concentration, and other activities.Regulates content of program in accordance with patients or clients capabilities, needs, and interests.Instruct clients in calisthenics, stretching and limbering exercises, and individual and group sports.Counsels and encourages clients to develop leisure activities.Organizes and conducts special outings, such as ball games, sightseeing, or picnics to make patients aware of available recreational resources.Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of treatment team reflecting client's reactions and evidence of progress or regression.May supervise and conduct in-service training of other staff members, review their assessments and program goals, and consult with them on selected cases.May train groups of volunteers and students in techniques of therapeutic recreation.May serve as consultant to other state agencies, educational institutions, and community health programs.May prepare and submit requisitions for needed supplies.May be required to provide some diversionary recreation or creative arts activities and services from time to time or on a continuing basis, in addition to medically prescribed therapy activities.Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/YourRetirementSystem.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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