Recreation Assistant - Veterans Assistance - Harrison Co.

West Virginia
Harrison, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2024 CLOSED ON 5/17/2024

Job Posting for Recreation Assistant - Veterans Assistance - Harrison Co. at West Virginia

Nature of Work
Department of Veterans Assistance/WV Veteran's Nursing Facility, Harrison County Under close supervision performs entry level recreation work in carrying out individual and group recreational activities in a veterans nursing facility. The employee works with clients individually and in groups supervising them in sports, games, and musical and dramatic activities, according to instructions received from the program supervisor. The employee receives on­ the-job training in recreation work from a specialist or supervisor. Carries out specific instructions for segments of individualized therapeutic recreation programs as assigned by recreation specialist. Oversees indoor and outdoor games, teams, and athletic events. Assists in planning group entertainment such as pageants, talent shows and special holiday activities. Works with special groups of clients. Escorts and/or chaperones clients to off-ground activities. Cleans and may perform minor repairs on athletic and recreational equipment. May operate movie pro­jector. Observes effect of recreational activities on clients and documents observations in appropriate records. Knowledge of a variety of recreational and leisure activities. Knowledge of basic first aid. Ability to learn behavior management techniques and first aid procedure’s ability to instruct and lead clients in recreation activities. Ability to record observations and clearly communicate ideas to treatment team. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time. Performs related work as required. Preference may be given to individuals with long term care experience.


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IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.

 

ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.

Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.


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Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.

Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the area of health, physical education, recreation or fine arts.
Substitution: Successful completion of thirty (30) semester hours with at least nine (9) hours in health, physical education, recreation, fine arts, or therapeutic recreation from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the experience requirement.

****DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION*****


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