How’s this sound - have fun at work AND make a difference in our Veterans’ lives? At the Missouri Veterans Home, we are hiring a Recreation/Music Therapist Supervisor to lead the team’s therapeutic and leisure activities for our state’s heroes. If you are looking to advance your career in a rewarding environment, look no farther…apply today!
Pay: $48,655.73
Examples of Work: - Plan, organize, and supervise the therapeutic recreational activities based on medical prescription or individual plan of care in a positive and fun environment
- Develop monthly activity calendar - special events, programs and group outings
- Establish and maintain contact with community organizations to stimulate interest and participation in the Home’s recreational therapy programs
- Ensure Veterans receive a beneficial activity program and report quality indicator results monthly
- Evaluate Veterans’ level of leisure functioning reflecting needs, abilities, and interest for placement in recreational treatment programming
- Complete timely and accurate documentation on assessments, progress notes, and care plans
- Oversee the supervision, recruitment, retention, performance management, discipline, clinical instruction, and feedback to the nursing staff.
- Maintain departmental budget compliance
- Drive bus/van for outings, transporting Veterans during the day and/or night both in town and on highway
- Attend and participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings/conference with medical and professional staff concerning plan of care or modifications
- Lift and move Veterans
Qualifications: - Certification as a therapist recreation specialist or as an activities profession recognized by a national accrediting body, as required by 38 CFR 51
- Current Missouri State Class E driver license or able to obtain within 60 days
Benefits - Enjoy a workplace where you can build lasting relationships with our Veterans and your co-workers
- Opportunities to learn and grow in your career with MO Veterans Commission
- Meal plan providing at least 1 delicious home cooked meal per shift for as low as $2/day
- 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
- Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
- Retirement
- Up to $75/month match on savings plan
- 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption
