The incumbent serves as the Activity Coordinator for the Diversionary Activities Program, providing oversight and coordination of staff for the Diversionary Activities Program. The primary purpose of the incumbent is to independently develop and implement new diversionary programs, train and assists activity specialists in developing/planning/scheduling diversionary activities

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: The incumbent not only develops, plans, and conducts a variety of diversionary activity programming and functions, to include but not limited to social activities, physical activities, table games outdoor activities, spectator events, one to one activities, hobbies/crafts and community activities, but also assists activity staff in developing/planning/conducting a variety of programming. Supports and assists volunteers in specialized programs, follows up on activities involving these individuals or groups for conformation, supplies needed and other details pertinent to the activity. Supervises volunteers who support activities and provides general supervision to the activity specialists. The incumbent independently develops and implements new diversionary programs and trains and assists activity specialists in developing/planning/scheduling diversionary activities. The incumbent functions as the primary resource person for the activity specialists. The Activity Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and carrying out a full range of general (diversionary) activities. These activities address the diversionary activity needs of the patients, utilizing appropriate motivational and leadership approaches.. The incumbent independently provides general oversight coordination for all diversionary activity specialists and activity programs on site for various types of disabilities which include psychiatric diagnoses, residential rehabilitation treatment patients with substance abuse and extended care residents with multiple medical diagnose and varying levels of dementia. Incumbent strives to maintain the highest degree of self-help and independence within limitations of a patient's disability. The incumbent assists in maintaining the Diversionary activity areas, offices, outdoor activity areas by performing periodic oh-site inspections and reporting any problems. Incumbent is responsible for planning and managing all expendable supplies to stay within fiscal limits (budget) available for the Diversionary Activities program. Incumbent manages all supplies and equipment used in assigned area(s)/program(s) by inventory, storage, issue, service and repair. Primary liaison between Diversionary Program and Voluntary Service to coordinate and prepare for VAVS sponsored activities. Conducts new volunteer orientation to the buildings, staff and Veterans. Responsible for communicating with the coordination with program managers and staff to provide appropriate activities for Veterans and to ensure diversionary activities do not conflict with program treatment events. Opens and prepares the activity area(s) and monitors equipment readiness. Supervises the timely medical record documentation by staff and tracks staff productivity on a monthly basis and reports to Recreation Therapy Supervisor. Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Recreation Assistant/PD07664A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/24/2023. Individual Occupational Requirements: Specialized Experience: - Group leader, counselor, or similar work in public and private recreation programs for adults or children such as summer camps, local playgrounds, YWCA and YMCA clubs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, urban community centers, or resort recreational activities. - Teacher's aid in elementary school recreation or physical education program, with emphasis on development of general recreational skills and abilities. - Aid or assistant assignments in recreation while on active military service. - Aid or assistant in the organization and administration of recreation activities, such as preparing activities calendars, maintaining attendance records, and providing information concerning schedules and activities. - Summer aid in a State or national park, with duties related to the recreational activities of visitors to campsites, trails, picnic areas, nature and raft centers, and boating and fishing areas (e.g., demonstrating camping techniques and park safety, conducting nature tours, and overseeing farm animal areas provided for children). - Sales or stock clerk in a recreation supplies and equipment shop. - Aid or assistant in the issuance of authorized property, and in the maintenance of inventory control and accountability for such property in a recreation facility. OR Education and Training: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Independently develops and implements new programs; Serves as the primary resource person for the activity specialists; Provides general oversight coordination for all diversionary activity specialists and activity programs on site for various types of disabilities which include psychiatric diagnoses, residential rehabilitation treatment patients with substance abuse and extended care residents with multiple medical diagnose and varying levels of dementia; Maintains the Diversionary activity areas, offices, outdoor activity areas by performing periodic on-site inspections and reporting any problems; Manages all supplies and equipment used in assigned area(s)/program(s) by inventory, storage, issue, service and repair; Plans and manages all expendable supplies to stay within budget available for the Diversionary Activities program. . OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education. . OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 4 years above high school with courses taken related to the knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the position. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Manges Resources Planning an Evaluation Communications Preferable Experience: CDL Drivers License 3+ years of experience providing recreation and leisure programs in support of a recreation therapist Certification from the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation/Activities Certification and/or certified in tai chi, yoga, mindfulness, etc. 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: In some assignments the work involves regular and recurring physical exertions such as prolonged walking or standing, bending, moderately lifting or moving of supplies. The work is primarily very active in nature with some sedentary work involved when performing administrative tasks. The work involves irregular tours of duty to include evenings, weekends, and holidays. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

NOTE: If your school was accredited by the Department of Education at the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the Department of Education website, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Texas Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]