Student Activities Officer jobs in Pocatello, ID

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Division of Veterans Services- Caring for America's Heroes

• Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected.

Competitive wages $24.27 - $30.34, low-cost benefits and participation in a top-rated retirement plan!

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is currently hiring a full-time Volunteer Services & Activities Coordinator at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello.

The ideal candidate will plan, organize, and coordinate a program for recruitment and utilization of volunteer workers and a recreational, physical and individualized activities program for a geriatric long-term care facility.

Benefits:

WE OFFER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BEYOND COMPARE:

• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader).

Responsibilities:

• Evaluates program activities and monitors compliance with state and federal laws and rules
• Establishes program goals, objectives, and priorities
• Plans and implements a program to recruit and place volunteer workers
  
• Analyzes work sites to determine potential for volunteer placement
• Evaluates program performance
• Participates in and speaks to community groups to promote volunteer program
• Plans, promotes, and implements special projects requiring community support
• Seeks and develops funding and donor support from outside sources
• Coordinates and integrates resident activities program with other organizational units and functions
• Maintains inventory of activity equipment and theme décor
• Develops and maintains program record keeping system
• Prepares a variety of reports of program activities
• Assesses needs and recommends program changes or development
• Prepares master activities calendar
• Recommends and monitors program budget
• Evaluates intake data and collects pertinent psychosocial information
• Develops activities plan for each resident considering psychosocial needs, physical limitations and health concerns
• Reviews staff documentation and adjusts residents activities plans
• Identifies and develops a variety of community contacts and resources to enhance existing recreation programs and develops new activities
• Hires, trains and evaluates staff
• Plans and conducts recruitment of volunteers; screens, interviews, and selects volunteers
• Places volunteers in appropriate jobs and evaluates performance
• May recruit and coordinate volunteers to provide religious services in a state institution
• Conducts orientation of volunteers and establishes and monitors (or conducts) training programs
• Develops cooperative relationships with community resources and other volunteer programs for referral of volunteers
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Some knowledge of:

• Supervisory practices

Experience:

• Directing an activities program in a health care facility

• Planning, developing, and maintaining programs to utilize volunteer workers

• Utilizing community resources for recruitment of volunteers
• Supervising volunteers including interviewing, selection and performance evaluation
• Training volunteer workers
• Maintaining program records
• Preparing and giving oral presentations to groups

Preferred Qualifications:

• Department of Veterans Affairs Quality of Life Standards for nursing homes requires the activities program be directed by a qualified therapeutic recreation specialist, or an activities professional who: is licensed or registered by the State (licensure not applicable in Idaho); and is certified as a therapeutic recreation specialist, or as an activities professional, by a recognized accrediting body.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

• Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.