Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 43122 
  Closing Date/Time: 01/27/2025
Agency:  Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: ACTIVITY PROGRAM AIDE II - 00152 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None 
Salary: $3,578 - $4,692/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $3,578/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 3
Plan/BU: RC009

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 43122  

Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Suggests, organizes, and implements planned individual and group activities
• Encourages individual interest in participation either in one on one or group interaction
• Observes behavior, participation level, reactions, and progress of individuals
• Escorts veterans to and from activity areas observing safety precautions and assumes responsibility for personal needs and control of veterans while in the activity area
• Maintains orderly storage of activity supplies and equipment
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of high school
• Requires one (1) year of experience in the field of activity program service

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year knowledge of the principles of care, treatment, and supervision of the residents
• One (1) year experience in observing resident behavior and/or reactions and reporting such behavior and/or reactions
• One (1) year experience in instructing and directing individual or small group activities and maintaining resident interest and participation in the activities

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical
• Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance
• Requires the ability to stand for the duration of the shift, aside from official breaks and lunch period
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• Requires appropriate, valid drivers license
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour on call capacity

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00A - 4:30P w/1 late night (10:00P-6:00A) EOW
Work Location: 1 Veterans Dr, Manteno, Illinois, 60950
Agency Contact:  [email protected]

Posting Group: Social Services

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• [email protected]

About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

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