Activities Director - Veterans Home At Union Grove

Position Summary

The Activities Director is responsible for all aspects of the facility's Activities Therapy Program. This position ensures that the program follows state, federal CMS, and federal Veterans Administration rules and regulations for skilled nursing homes. The position also oversees the provision of a wide variety of therapeutic and diversionary activities to help maintain a high quality of life for the members.

The responsibilities of this position also include program planning, implementation and evaluation, member assessment, supervision of staff, budgeting, purchasing, and monitoring of equipment used for programming in assigned areas. The Activities Director serves as a member of each resident's interdisciplinary team.

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Salary Information

The starting pay rate for this position is between $35.00 - $43.46 an hour ($72,800 and $90,396 annually) or up to the appointment maximum at the time of appointment. Current state employees' pay will be based on the provisions in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

This classification is in Pay Schedule 81, Pay Range 03. A twelve-month probationary period will be required.

Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a comprehensive background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

Employees at this healthcare facility are required to report their COVID-19 vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information by their third day of employment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of application. The WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have formal education or experience in the field of Recreational Therapy (e.g., utilizing music, art, or other leisure activities to promote recovery from illness, injury, or disability).

In addition to the above, well qualified candidates will have experience:

• Performing supervisory duties (e.g., evaluate work performance, hire, and onboard staff, provide coaching, conduct performance reviews, etc.); or

• Providing activities programming in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. For instructions, refer to the following link:

Applying to State Service. A current letter of qualifications and resume must be attached to the online application.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and will be used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your application and what should be included in these materials, click here. Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at kevin.roberts@wisconsin.gov.

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on July 8, 2024.