This position is located within the VA Medical Center in Albany, New York working to implement the objectives of the Integrative Health Coordinating Center and Office of Patient-Centered Care and Cultural Transformation. The position is responsible for providing yoga instruction for the purpose of promoting, restoring, and preserving health and well-being of Veterans at the medical center, and supporting additional recreational activities.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Conducts group or individual well-being classes and maintenance of health; Combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation appropriate for the level of the class; Provides accurate instruction in the areas of Yoga such as various levels of stretching and relaxation; Provides informal input to the supervisory concerning pertinent topics to meet facility or patient needs; Develops marketing requests and advertising efforts for special events to encourage participation in yoga programs; Prepares class format and content appropriate for the type of class and level of participants; Adapts yoga protocols to match patient ability and physical limitations; Reviews and recommends changes concerning the effectiveness of ongoing recreational programs; Reports any medical or behavioral incidents; Enters progress notes in a computerized patient records system; Prepares and sets up yoga setting and equipment to support scheduled events and activities; Instructs Veterans on the safe use of yoga equipment; Conducts regular inspections of equipment and initiates/tracks work orders for repair; Provides transportation for off station recreational outings; Compiles, prepares and submits records, reports and request concerning participation, material and equipment purchases, and inventories; Cultivates a cooperative interrelationship between patients, family members, and VA Medical Center staff; Develops and maintains a calendar of programs and activities; Performs other directly related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (with occasional weekends and rotating holidays) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Experience providing yoga instruction. English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position. ~AND~ In addition to the Selective Placement Factor and English Language Proficiency, to qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the Federal Service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Recreation Assistant - Yoga Instructor, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying specialized experience includes: serving as a 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. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ~OR~ Education: Successfully completed one half (1/2) year of graduate education (9 semester hours or equivalent) with a major that included courses directly related to the work of the Recreation Assistant - Yoga Instructor position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted at the time of application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~ Combination: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses directly related to the work of the Recreation Assistant -Yoga Instructor. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted at the time of application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. Preferred: Certification of eryt200 is preferred You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Clinical Data Collection/DocumentationCommunicationPatient CareTechnical Competence IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Physical Requirements: The work of the position requires considerable physical exertion in order to perform the assigned duties. The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of and office or training room setting. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. 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

IMPORTANT: 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: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address Samuel S Stratton VA Medical Center - Albany 113 Holland Ave Albany, NY 12208 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]