Deadline: Open until filled

Contact: Jennifer Olbinski, Human Resource Assistant-Advanced, jennifer.olbinski1@wisconsin.gov, 262-838-6730.

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
"Join our team and honor Wisconsin's veterans.”

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove (WVHUG) is recruiting for a limited-term employment (LTE) Therapy Assistant-Entry, to join our dedicated Activities team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and spouses of veterans. Our facility is in Racine County, a short drive from Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, and other key locations in southeastern Wisconsin.

This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all.

Under the general supervision of the Therapist Supervisor for the assigned Wisconsin Veterans Home, this position participates and assists in the development and implementation of an activity therapy program for an identified case load. The Therapy Assistant assists in the planning and implementation of the activity program and maintains daily attendance records. This position may direct the efforts of volunteers assisting with activities and provides safe transportation for members to and from Activities programs conducted on-and off-campus. Therapy Assistants adhere to all Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ (WDVA) policies, procedures and regulations related to member care.

A copy of the full job description is available to view.

Starting wage is $18.42 per hour.

Therapy Assistant-Entry is in pay schedule-pay range 06/10. For current or eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Schedule details: 

M-F 8-4:30 and occasional weekend coverage; for 6-8 weeks 

LTE jobs are limited to 1,039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits.

Physical requirements These requirements cover the major and essential functions of the position but are not necessarily representative of all duties which this position may be assigned to perform.

Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

Minimally qualified applicants will have 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, and early evenings as needed.

Well-qualified applicants will also have the following:

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

Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. The definition of Wisconsin residency for LTE employment can be found here.

To be eligible for consideration for this job, complete the online application process. Click the link to view instructions for Applying to State Service. You will be required to verify your credentials and attach a resume. To ease the application process, upload your documents to WiscJobs prior to attaching them.

Your resume is an important part of your application. It is used to determine if your experience fits the job. Click the link to view instructions on writing and what to include in your resume.

NOTE: Applicants are not able to update or change their documents once their application is submitted. Make certain that your documents are how you want them to be before you finalize the application.

After the set deadline, resumes and letters will be reviewed by one or more job experts. Qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the next step of the hiring process. Failure to complete all steps of the process will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit the Veterans Employment page for information on veteran employment programs.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.

Questions can be directed to Jennifer Olbinski, Human Resource Assistant-Advanced, jennifer.olbinski1@wisconsin.gov, 262-838-6730.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the Home are met.