Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 916416
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
“As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/"
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
- KEY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
This position is that of Recreation Assistant in the Recreation Therapy Section of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV. The Recreation Therapy Program is designed to provide a variety of recreational activities for the General Medical, Surgical, Intermediate, Nursing Home, and Domiciliary patients that are housed in this facility. These activities are coordinated with appropriate medical and administrative disciplines through the VA Medical Center on a seven day a week basis.
Coordinates the use of the Recreation Center (Building 308 or Hobby Shop Building 401) by scheduling of patient and volunteer activities.Provides lifeguard services during the swimming pool season. Duties include but are not limited to serving as lifeguard, cleaning the interior of the pool and locker room, and performing Ph and chlorine measures. Enforces swimming pool rules on safety, conduct, and cleanliness.
Maintain/control extensive list of equipment and supplies, reporting any safety violations necessary (work orders), shortages.
Instructs/documents therapeutic treatment of patients assigned to Recreation Center or Swimming Pool by Recreation Therapist for socialization and leisure skills development.
Conducts special participatory tournaments and activities in order to provide diversion and/or meet the therapeutic needs under the guidance of Recreation Therapist.
Observes patients behavior, reactions, participation in order to gather facts and information relation to patients response to the recreational activity and report findings to appropriate Recreation Therapist. Registers volunteers who attend recreation and assists them in the implementation of programs.
Provides guidance and supervision during evenings and weekends for students, volunteers, and incentive therapy workers.
Work Schedule: Tuesday- Saturday Noon - 8:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: 0722-I
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement Monday, July 22, 2013
Time-in-grade: 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.
Specialized Experience: Applicants 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:
- 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.
- Teachers 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
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Education: Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-05 level. Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelors degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in courses related to recreation or physical education.
OR
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-05 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-05. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
You will be rated on the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other characteristics (KSAOs) based on your application for this position.
KSA 1 – Ability to coordinate activities and functions, providing a safe and therapeutic environment within assigned area.
KSA 2 - Knowledge of and skills in leadership dynamics and communication necessary to train and supervise students, interns, recreation aides, and volunteers.
KSA 3 - Ability to deal with conflict, resolving situations at lowest possible level.
KSA 4 - Ability to provide record keeping to determine attendance & supply checkout.
KSA 5 - Ability to communicate effectively.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Physical Requirements: The work requires extensive walking, standing, bending, pushing, and carrying light to heavy recreation equipment to all areas of the Medical Center. Physical strength and agility are necessary for the operation and maintenance of bowling lanes and swimming pool.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Country: USA, State: West Virginia, City: Martinsburg, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
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