Activities Leader (Part Time)

Job ID: 30900
Agency: Department of Social Services / Human Services Center
Location: Yankton, SD
Salary: $19.72 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Part-Time >= 20 Hours Weekly position with the Human Services Center. For more information on the Human Services Center, please visit https://dss.sd.gov.

Summary:

This position develops and provides a variety of social, recreational and other purposeful activities. Activities may include individual and small group activities designed to promote social interactions, leisure activity opportunities, physical fitness and personal well-being to help meet their goals. This position is responsible for carrying out activity interventions as identified in individualized treatment plans.

This is a part-time position. This position will work primarily Friday thru Sunday 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Licenses and Certifications:

CNA certification or ability to pass CNA certification required. Lifeguard certified or ability to pass the lifeguard certification requirements preferred.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• mental illness and chemical dependency;
• dementia care;
• assessment and documentation methods;
• recreational activities methods, techniques, purpose and goals in relation to patient, center and institutional goals;
• patient safety procedures;
• patient rights;
• leisure skills.

Ability to:

• initiate, plan, organize assist and/or instruct individual, small group, and large group structured activities for patients;
• exercise tact, patience and discretion in communicating and dealing with persons of varying backgrounds and temperaments;
• establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, staff and volunteers;
• magage time effectively;
• communicate and document information and decisions logically, accurately and concisely;
• maintain records, develop clear correspondences, and create reports as needed;
• assist in other areas of the hospital when needed;
• be a positive role model;
• be creative;
• be physically active which may include swimming, running, jumping, bending, and lifting;
• effectively communicate to TR Coordinator and Supervisor of any problems, questions, or concerns.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1CN
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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