This position is located at the VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System in Omaha, NE and falls under the leadership of the Associate Director of Patient Care Services. The Whole Health Recreation Lead is responsible for providing CIH skill development of local Medical Center's Whole Health Wellbeing program, including provision of care through Tai Chi, Qigong, Yoga, Meditation and other CIH evidence-based modalities.

Duties

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Major Duties listed but not limited to: Independently solves complex problems related to CIH modalities, working with Whole Health Partners and Whole Health Coaches in adapting and modifying personal health plans, activities, and procedures as a result of changing medical conditions Coordinates the setup of the Wellbeing clinic for Tai Chi, Yoga, Qigong, and Meditation making sure staff has the equipment to supports scheduled events and activities Establishes daily work assignments for wellbeing staff in accordance with workflow at the Wellbeing Center and at community sites who have signed MOU's with the VA Provides time estimates on the completion of work assignments and reporting the need for adjustments to the Program Manager Coordinates orientation of new employees in accordance with established standard operating procedures and policies established to provide safe care to veterans participating in Whole Health programs Makes sure that work spaces are clean and that infection control practices are being followed on any equipment required during CIH programs Actively guides Veterans in the exploration of core elements of personal health planning through individual and group-based programs Assists with treatment plans for Veterans focused on physical and behavioral interventions based on current scientific knowledge and research that improves quality of life and reduce risk for chronic disease, or that reverse or slows progression of chronic conditions Evaluates current health behaviors and assists with development of customized personal health plan in conjunction with the veteran's personal health goals Instructs Veterans on the safe use of Tai Chi, Yoga, and Qigong equipment; ensures the safety of patients during all activities on and off station Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (work hours will be further discussed during interview) Telework: AdHoc (Situational) Available. AdHoc telework is telework that occurs on an occasional, non-routine basis-for example, inclement weather, or, telework that occurs to complete short-term special assignments or to accommodate special circumstances even though the telework arrangement may occur continuously for a limited and specific period of time. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Lead Recreation Assistant/PD704240 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Preferred Experience: ATCQGA Certified Tai Chi Instructor Level l or equivalent (150 hours documented hours of formal Tai Chi training,); Qigong instructors: Level I Qigong Instructor certified by the National Qigong Association, or equivalent is preferred Certified Yoga Alliance e-RYT 200 (experienced registered yoga teacher) or equivalent program (200hr hour certification plus 1000+ documented teaching hours), or equivalent is preferred

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/08/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. This occupational series requires an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) to be met in addition to minimum qualifications to qualify for this position. Individual Occupational Requirements: This occupation requires for individuals to have 1 year of specialized experience to include: 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. Aid or assistant in a hotel or resort recreation service, with duties such as setting up areas for games, tournaments, and other organized group recreational activities. AND You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: GS-07 Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Solves complex problems related to CIH modalities; adapting and modifying personal health plans, activities, and procedures as a result of changing medical conditions; coordinating the setup of the Wellbeing clinic for Tai Chi, Yoga, Qigong, and Meditation making sure staff has the equipment to support scheduled events and activities.: OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have graduate education OR an Internship that meets the specialized experience required above GS-05 that is directly related to the work of the position. *Please see note regarding Education* NOTE: Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-05 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: CommunicationCustomer ServiceEducation and TrainingManages and Organizes InformationSelf Management 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 reoccurring physical exertion such as prolonged walking or standing. The work requires specific common physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity. 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.

Contacts

• Address VA Nebraska-Western Iowa HCS - Omaha 4101 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NE 68105 US
• Name: Timothy Ries
• Phone: 605-336-3230 X7700
• Email: [email protected]