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Job Details Working Title: Activities Assistant Job Class: Recreation Program Assistant Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs - Job ID: 86207
- Location: Bemidji
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Part-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 05/15/2025
- Closing Date: 05/28/2025
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Bemidji-AFSCME
- Division/Unit: Bemidji Veterans Home / Recreation Therapy
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift /Varies
- Days of Work: Varies, including every third weekend
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $25.73 - $32.96 / hourly PLUS $2.25 per hour shift differential for hours worked after 6:00pm and before 6:00am
- 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
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Job Summary The Minnesota Veterans Home -Bemidji willfill one part-time Recreation Program Assistant position by consideration of applicants to this posting.
A Recreation Program Assistant assists in planning, designing, and implementinga meaningful, therapeutic recreation program for residents, whichincludes day, evening, and weekend programming tomeettherecreational goals of our residents. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assistsin 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 isdesignated as part-time and primarily day shift. The work schedule will include at least 44hours per 2-week pay period and may include additional hours, based on business needs. The position is eligible for a partial contribution towardshealth and dental insurance benefits.