Ivh-A Activity Program Aide II

State of Illinois • Union, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire an Activity Program Aide II. This position supports recreational and social activities designed to help Veterans remain active, engaged, and connected with others. Responsibilities include assisting with and participating in a variety of activities that promote interaction, enjoyment, and quality of life for residents. The Activity Program Aide II plays an important role in creating a positive and welcoming environment while supporting the overall well-being of Illinois Veterans. We encourage energetic, dependable, and compassionate candidates interested in serving Veterans and contributing to a dedicated team to apply for this rewarding position.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school.
• Requires one (1) year of experience in the field of activity program service.
• Requires the ability to pass a background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to stand for the duration of the shift, aside from official breaks and lunch period.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, suggests, organizes, and implements planned individual and group activities.
• Encourages individual interest in participation either in one on one or group interaction.
• Observes behavior, participation levels, reactions, and progress of individuals.
• Escorts veterans to and from activity areas observing safety precautions and assumes responsibility for personal needs and control of veterans while in the activity area.
• Maintains orderly storage of activity supplies and equipment.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (where applicable)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED