Recreation Therapist
Company: Minnesota Careers
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
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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.
Job Details
Job Class: Recreation Therapist
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented,
engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better
Minnesota.
Job Summary
The Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis is looking for a
full-time Recreation Therapist. This position will assess, plan,
implement, and evaluate individualized, goal oriented recreational
and leisure programming for all residents in assigned caseload.
Areas to be addressed include physical, cognitive, emotional, and
psychosocial capabilities. This position may work holidays and
weekends, as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, 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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly
demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications
will be considered for this position.
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 careers@state.mn.us . For additional
information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Kathleen Maertz
at kathleen.maertz@state.mn.us or 612-210-3371 .
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 Kathleen Maertz
at kathleen.maertz@state.mn.us .
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%. 0fficial written documentation of this
disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of
application must be submitted. Please e-mail the documentation,
your DD214, and the job posting ID number to Kathleen Maertz at
kathleen.maertz@state.mn.us 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:
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:
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 careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is
needed.
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