ACTIVITY PROGRAM AIDE II - 0015200
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Closing Date/Time: 05/04/2021
Salary: 34,416-47,004
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC009
Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE
DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON
CMS100/B Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.
Posting Identification #2510
Job Responsibilities
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:
Under general supervision of professional therapists, plans and carries out a part of the Activity Therapy Program Services in a state hospital or other institution; leads and instructs children, adolescents or adults in appropriate activities; assists with the selection of individuals for industrial assignments; assists in the orientation of new aides and volunteers.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
- Submits planned activities to supervisor for approval and independently leads, guides or instructs patients or residents in specific activities, or assumes responsibility for a ward activity program.
Plans and supervises special group activities, parties and special events, encouraging individual interest and participation.
Supervises Activity Program Aides I when assigned to assist in the instruction of activities.
Observes behavior, reactions and progress of individuals and informs supervisor of significant changes.
Carries out special projects as assigned; may instruct patients or residents on an individual basis.
May escorts patients or residents to and from activity areas observing safety precautions and assumes responsibility for personal needs and control of patients while in the activity area.
May assist in supervising and training volunteers.
Assumes responsibility for preparing activity area, equipment and supplies for the daily program and special events.
Exercises responsibility for keeping supplies and equipment in order; makes minor equipment adjustments and repairs.
Attends lectures, and participates in activities of in-service training classes and institutes; may assist with instruction of in-service training classes.
Maintains activity records and prepares reports as requested.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires working knowledge of institution policies, procedures and regulations. Requires working knowledge of the principles of care, treatment and supervision of patients.Requires working knowledge of the basic techniques, skills and principles of the assigned activity and ability to apply them appropriately to meet the needs of individuals or groups. Requires the ability to instruct and direct individual or small group activities and maintain patient interest and participation in the activities.Requires ability to function effectively with minimal supervision.Requires ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment in the work specialty.Requires ability to observe patient behavior and/or reactions and report such behavior and/or reactions.
Physical Requirements
Employment Conditions
Education Degree
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school.Requires one year of experience in the field of activity program service.
Education Major
Work Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm rotating schedule - off every other weekend 1 late night per week (12:00 - 8:00 pm)
Work Location: 1 Veterans Dr Manteno, IL 60950-9466
Agency Contact:
HUMAN RESOURCES
IDVA - MANTENO VETERANS HOME
1 VETERANS DRIVE
MANTENO, IL 60950
Email: JERI.GULLI2@ILLINOIS.GOV
PHONE# 815-907-3533
FAX# 815-468-1596
Job Function: Health Services; Social Services
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPERATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.
Please submit application via email to: jeri.gulli2@illinois.gov or fax (815)468-1596
Current State Employees:
- Seeking a Promotion Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Transfer Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Reduction - Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisiton ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
General Public/Non-Current State Employees:
- Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after)and official college transcripts(where applicable) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s)will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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