This position is located at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center in Hines, IL. The Recreation Assistant utilizes the recreation treatment modalities in the treatment of patients having acute and chronic physical, emotional, and social dysfunctions relating to leisure.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties and responsibilities include: Utilizes the recreation treatment modalities in the treatment of patients having acute and chronic physical, emotional, and social dysfunctions relating to leisure. Knowledge of procedures and skill in techniques for interpreting diagnostic assessments. Establishes individual treatment plans that meet identified patient needs and are in compliance with VA, service and accreditation guidelines. Plans and implements treatment programs that are goal-orientated, measurable, and congruent with Recreation Therapy's Comprehensive Leisure Delivery System. Goal areas may be separated into three general areas of focus: (a) increasing basic functional abilities necessary to leisure, (b) leisure education and skill development, and (c) enhancing self-directed leisure lifestyle attitudes, aptitudes, values, and choices. Conducts ongoing evaluations of patient progress. Modifies, adjusts, and augments treatment plans when indicated to ensure quality patient treatment. Completes medical record documentation according to VA, JCAHO, CARF and Recreation Therapy guidelines. Utilizes knowledge and skills to employ a large variety of therapeutic recreation modalities when planning patient treatment. Could include, but is not limited to, those techniques necessary to the following activity areas: (a) adaptive games and sports, (b) leisure education, (c) social interaction and group process, (d) physical fitness and rehabilitation, (e) reality orientation, (f) creative arts, and (g) outdoor education and appreciation. Completes special assignments as assigned by Supervisor Recreation Therapy. Could include, but is not limited to, membership, station-wide activity programming, and research. Determines equipment and supply needs for assigned unit and procures them through the Supervisor, Recreation Therapy. Functions as an active and informed member of the interdisciplinary treatment team on the unit. Supervises volunteers, clinical affiliations, and practicum students under the direct supervision and as assigned by the Supervisor, Recreation Therapy. Provides facility coverage and self-directed activity programming as assigned. Typically, this will be an extension of treatment plan assignments. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify at the GS-07 level if you fulfill one of the following qualifications: -Specialized Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience 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. -OR- -Education: Successful completion of one year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education with course work that is directly related to the position of the Recreation Assistant. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business or technical school, junior college, college or university for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -OR- -Equivalent combinations of education and specialized experience (as described above) to meet the requirements at the GS-7 level. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) -AND- 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 to meet the requirements of this position. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Client OrientationCommunicationsInterpersonal SkillsPlanning and Evaluating 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: Types of programming that are conducted dictate that prolonged standing, bending, carrying, lifting, and pushing are required. Items are often heavy, including the lifting and pushing of items such as wheelchairs and large boxes. Flexibility is necessary, as the recreation assistant will be required to perform tasks such as tying down wheelchairs within tight confines on vehicles and assisting in transferring of patients from wheelchair to vehicle seat. 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.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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 Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]