The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), has an opening for a Therapy Assistant – Entry or Objective level position to serve as part of the team at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove (WVHUG). The Veterans Home provides professional long-term skilled nursing care as well as short term rehabilitative stays.

The WVHUG campus is located off Highway 11 in-between Burlington and Racine and is a short drive from Milwaukee, Kenosha, and other key locations throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. The campus is surrounded by rolling hills and peaceful natural landscapes.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package; this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

• Substantial leave time, including at least 3.5 weeks of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.

• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits.

• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator. Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified Veterans with a 30%-or-more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in the classified civil service under §230.275, WI. Stats. Please refer to the How to Apply section of this announcement for more information about applying under this provision.

This position participates and assists in the development and implementation of the activity therapy program at the Veterans Home. This includes assisting with planning the activity program, maintaining records pertinent to care plans, and directing the efforts of volunteers and other staff assisting with activities on- and off-campus.

To view full copies of the position descriptions for each level, click the following links:

Therapy Assistant – Entry

Therapy Assistant – Objective

The starting pay rate for Therapy Assistant – Entry is $18.98 an hour. The starting pay rate for Therapy Assistant – Objective is $22.20 an hour. The level offered will be based on candidate qualifications.

The Therapy Assistant – Entry level classification is in pay schedule and range 06-10. Therapy Assistant – Objective is in pay schedule and range 06-12. Compensation for current State employees may vary and will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

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

Job duties require the ability to assist patients weighing up to 350 pounds with their mobility needs, push carts weighing up to 75 pounds, and frequently move equipment weighing up to 30 pounds from carts to table.

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

A 12-month probationary period may be required.

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.

The incumbent must meet the requirements to operate a State of Wisconsin Fleet vehicle.

In their resume and letter, minimally qualified applicants will provide details on their experience:

• Planning and organizing or conducting activities for individuals and/or groups; and

• With medical recordkeeping

Well-qualified applicants will also provide details on their experience:

• Working with elderly and/or disabled clients or with residents in a long-term care facility.

To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume. Attaching a letter of qualifications is strongly recommended. To ease the application process, upload your documents to WiscJobs prior to attaching them.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.

Submitted materials will be evaluated after the deadline and the most qualified applicants will be invited to interview.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at kevin.roberts@wisconsin.gov or (608) 267-7297.

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on March 9, 2026.