The Department of Health Services (DHS) Southern Wisconsin Center (SWC) is recruiting for a temporary, (Limited Term Employment/ LTE) Recreational Therapy Assistant position located in Union Grove.

Please review information regarding Limited Term Employment with the State of Wisconsin: 

• LTE positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to a permanent civil service classified position and do not lead to permanent status.
• Wisconsin residency is required for LTE positions. 
• No more than 1039 hours may be worked in a 12-month period.

SWC is a state operated Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. SWC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to assist and prepare individuals to live successfully in the setting that best meets their needs. SWC brings together a rich history and state of the art treatment approaches for the new millennium. Our workers love what they do. But don’t take our word for it. Hear from our employees.   

If you are interested in a permanent position, please click Job ID 16967: SWC Permanent Recreational Therapy Assistant  to apply. 

As a Recreational Therapy Assistant, you will work with certified recreational therapists to plan, implement, and coordinate a variety of recreational activities and basic skill development programs.  These activities provide fun, life enriching experiences for residents with intellectual disabilities. 

The starting pay is $21.55 per hour. This position is classified as a Therapy Assistant Objective and is in pay schedule and range 06/12.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by SWC or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to lifting/ carrying up to 55 lbs, pushing/pulling up to 200 lbs occasionally (e.g. wheelchairs, carts, etc.), bending, kneeling, stooping, standing, and walking on hard tile floors for extended periods of time.  Applicants may be required to pass a physical evaluation to assess these requirements.

DHS does not sponsor visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

**This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle. In order to become authorized to drive a State vehicle, you must meet the requirements for the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle policy, which are: 

• Must have a valid driver's license;
• Must have minimum of two years licensed driving experience;
• Must be 18 years of age.

Additionally, your driving record MUST NOT reflect any of the following conditions: 

• Three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years;
• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months;
• Suspension or revocation of driver's license.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Training or experience planning, implementing, or coordinating vocational and recreational activities.
• Experience completing forms, documentation, or creating reports.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as needed, which may include weekend, holiday, early mornings or early evenings, and overtime as needed.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy to drive a state vehicle.**

Well-qualified applicants will also have the following:

• Experience working directly with individuals with mental health disorders, physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities.

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Helpful Information: 

• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline. 
• You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline. 
• You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.
• Please monitor your email for communications related this position. 
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered. 
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs. 
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Jennie Hocker in Human Resources at Jennifer.hocker@dhs.wisconsin.gov. 

DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here.

Applications will be accepted until the needs of the facility have been filled.