Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 (Activities Assistant) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5011592) Apply  Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2 (Activities Assistant) Salary $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly Location Monroe, LA Job Type Classified Job Number NELVH-210829TRS-071725 Department DVA-NE LA Veterans Home Opening Date 07/18/2025 Closing Date 7/23/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the Veterans' population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to plan, organize, direct, conduct, and evaluate therapeutic recreational programs for special populations. This role plays a vital part in enhancing the quality of life and well-being of participants through purposeful and inclusive recreation services. Minimum Qualifications Four years of experience as a teacher, instructor, or counselor in a recreational program plus one year of experience in recreation therapy; OR A bachelor's degree in a rehabilitation, recreation, or therapy field, a physical education field, or psychology plus one year of experience in recreation therapy; OR Possession of certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification plus one year of experience in recreation therapy. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: As a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 2, you will be instrumental in planning, organizing, directing, conducting, and evaluating therapeutic recreational services for special populations. In this role, you will: + Conduct therapeutic recreational activities in group settings and individual settings. Directs and organizes sports, games, arts and crafts. and exercise to encourage socialization and develop confidence needed to participate in group activities. + Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and evaluating patient progress/treatment plans. Prepares progress charts and periodic reports for medical staff and other members of the treatment team, reflecting patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression. + Organizes and conducts special therapeutic recreation outings , such as ball games, rodeos, sightseeing, picnics, museums, and field trips. Performs CNA services for residents when away from facility. + Assists in supervising, coordinating and training volunteers, students workers, senior workers, and CNA recreation therapy aide. + Escorts resident to and from activities. + Supervises resident worker . + Assists in maintaining inventory/equipment/materials. + Assists in developing monthly Activity Calendars. Position-Specific Details: This position is located in the Recreation/Activities Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana. Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00A - 4:30P. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Jamaile Burton Human Resources Analyst Jamaile.Burton@la.gov Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 Do you possess certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in accordance with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification? + Yes + No 02 If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the license number, issue date, and expiration date. If no, please type N/A. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email