State of Minnesota Hiring for Recreation Therapy Director (Recreation Therapist Coordinator) at Montevideo, MN Full Time

Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation’s call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Working Title: Recreation Therapy Director
Job Class: Recreation Therapist Coordinator
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/17/2023
• Closing Date: 07/31/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Montevideo
• Division/Unit: Montevideo Veterans Home / Recreation Therapy
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.
• Days of Work: Monday – Friday (Occasional evenings & weekends)
• Travel Required: Less than 10% for community outings
• Salary Range: $25.27 – $36.72 / hourly; $52,763 – $76,671 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 – Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt – Executive
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Montevideo! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

The new Minnesota Veterans Home-Montevideo is scheduled to open in late fall 2023! We are seeking a Recreation Therapy Director to identify, coordinate, develop, supervise, and provide therapeutic activities and programs for residents.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• -Completes therapeutic recreation assessments for new residents after their admission and ensures each resident has a care plan in place that addresses their individual recreation therapy needs.
• -Develops, schedules, participates in, and supervises the therapeutic recreation activities of the Home.
• -Supervises a staff of Recreation Program Assistants and ensures employees effectively perform their assigned job duties to carry out the agency mission, goals, and objectives.
• -Participates on the Home’s management team with a focus on providing, evaluating and improving therapeutic recreation services.
• -Plans, proposes, establishes, and submits budget requests and cost estimates to meet the Home’s therapeutic recreation department program needs and staffing standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Applicants must meet ONE of the following three minimum qualifications:

• Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) plus one year of experience in social or recreation program therapy within the past five years; OR
• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy (or a closely related field) plus two years of experience in social or recreation program therapy within the past five years; OR
• Three years of experience in social or recreation program therapy within the past five years.

To qualify for further consideration, your experience must demonstrate:

• Development of group and individual programs or activities
• Monitoring and evaluating client progress
• Excellent communication skills
• Human relations skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CTRS certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy or closely related field
• Supervisory or leadership experience and skills
• Experience working in long-term care
• Experience working in long-term care as a Recreation Therapist

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on the top finalist for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant’s former employer(s).

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Dawn Gregoire at [email protected] or 320-979-1883.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Dawn Gregoire at [email protected].

Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Dawn Gregoire at [email protected] no later than the job posting closing date.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.