Title: Activities Assistant State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II Hiring Range Based on Experience: Pay Band 2 Agency: Dept of Veterans Services Location: Sitter-Barfoot Veterans Care Agency Website:https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veterans-care-centers/sitter-barfoot-veterans-care-centerRecruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center is seeking an Activities Assistant. Qualified candidates will help carry out the objective of the facility as part of total resident care and ensuring the protection of residents during these activities. The Activities Assistant is responsible for assisting the Activities Director and Activities Coordinator in providing approved therapeutic recreation programs for our veteran residents including Alzheimers/dementia residents.
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Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Application must be complete to be considered.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources for assistance.
SBVCC is an equal opportunity employer; minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO.
AATT Only online applications will be accepted.
Successful completion of a Background/Criminal History Check including FBI-based fingerprint check, reference and employment verifications, and Pre-Employment Drug Test are required. TB Skin Testing will be completed upon hire.
SBVCC is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation requiring all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption as a condition of employment. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new hires will be asked to disclose their vaccination status and present proof of vaccination during the pre-employment process. New hires who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. New hires who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will be subject to testing requirements.
Contact InformationName: Human Resources Email: sbvcchrdvs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at [AHP Letter] or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.