Activities Assistant - Recreation Program Assistant / Day Shift - Minnesota Careers : Job Details

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 Working Title: Activities Assistant Job Class: Recreation Program Assistant Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID: 85981
• Location: Montevideo
• Telework Eligible: No
• Full/Part Time: Part-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/03/2025
• Closing Date: 05/19/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Montevideo
• Division/Unit: Montevideo Veterans Home / Recreation Therapy
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / Varies (including some evening hours)
• Days of Work: Varies, including every other weekend
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $25.73 - $32.96 / hourly PLUS $2.25/hour shift differential for all hours worked after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m.
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Job Summary The Montevideo Veterans Home is seeking to fill a Recreation Program Assistant position to join our growing team! More great people are needed to help the Home continue to admit residents. A Recreation Program Assistant assists in planning, designing, and implementing a meaningful, therapeutic recreation program for residents, which includes day, evening, and weekend programming to meet the recreational goals of our residents. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists in planning recreational activities and developing and distributing the activity calendars.
• Performs or participates in resident recreational activities and off-campus outings, including transporting residents to and from activities.
• Documents resident attendance at activities and their progress in meeting goals.
• Assists residents with their virtual technology needs.
• Assists with identifying, ordering and maintaining an inventory of needed supplies and equipment for recreation therapy program activities.

The position is designated as part-time and primarily day shift. The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional hours, based on business needs. The position is initially eligible for full employer contribution towards health and dental insurance benefits.