Recreation Assistant

at  US Veterans Health Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
Specialized experience includes:
Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

THERE IS NO EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION FOR THE GS-06 LEVEL.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

EDUCATION

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

• Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

Documents Accepted:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Documents Required:

• Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans’ Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans’ Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

• How to Apply

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Explores, reviews, and familiarizes patients’ general interest, skills, aptitudes, moods, reactions, physical condition, physical limitations, and desire to participate in order to become knowledgeable of the patient’s condition and treatment goals using patient records, provider consults, treatment goals using patient records, provider consults, treatment team discussions, and patient interviews. Conducts recreational activities to meet the needs and interest of the patients utilizing available equipment, supplies, and resources. Observes the patient’s behavior, recreations, and participation in order to gather facts and information relating to the patient’s response to recreational activities. Evaluates effect of treatment, patient’s, productivity, ability, progress, and attention span in order to determine if desired goals are being met using information gathered from patient observations and knowledge of the treatment plan.
Modifies, alters, and/or adapts treatment procedures/approaches used in order to meet individual patient needs and to enable patient to overcome handicaps using a knowledge of physical and mental illnesses with knowledge of the treatment plan and procedures. Provides information to the treatment team in order to keep the team inform of the patient’s treatment progress utilizing progress noted, team discussions, and discharge summaries. Complies report data on direct and indirect patient activities and volunteer activities in order to provide information for management reports using established and clerical procedures and worksheet. Writes patient progress notes in order to provide medical record with documentation of the patients’ treatment using established procedures, knowledge of the patients’ condition, visual observations, and written communication skills. Develops progressive types of treatment for each patient in order to meet the specific needs of the patient and to meet the objective of treatment goals using information obtained through interview, observation, and trial activity.
1. Carry out recurring group activities, such as movement activities.
2. Demonstrate bingo, chess or other table game techniques and rules.
3. Assist I preparation of publicity materials for special activities, such as posters, flyers, and other approved methods of the AV ARCS.
4. Canvas the participant community for talent and donations of equipment, supplies for activities such as holidays and other events.
5. Assist with outings, such as concerts, shopping, day/night field trips.
6. Trains volunteers, students, patients, and patient families in recreational activities, patient contracts, equipment use, and facility maintenance in order to enable volunteers, students, patients, and family members to participate in the treatment process.
7. Monitors supplies and materials necessary to provide therapeutic activities including maintaining stock and coordinating with administrative personnel for acquisition.
8. Interacts with all visitors, patients, and personnel in a sensitive manner that reflects the core values of the medical center.
9. Education Support Service Line to ensure that GEC Nursing staff meet the annual mandatory training requirements.1
10. Performs other related duties.