Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) · 1 day ago
LEC - Life Enrichment Coordinator / Skills Development Specialist / Part-time, Rotating Shifts, Day / Evening
Silver Bay, MN
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.98/hr - $34.69/hr
2+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to improving the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. They are seeking a Skills Development Specialist to create life engagement activities for residents, particularly those with dementia, while also educating and leading staff and families in individualized programming.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Creating life engagement activities and programs to reduce out of character responses to enhance quality of life and quality of care outcomes
Developing and implementing individualized programming
Educating, coaching, and leading other interdisciplinary staff and residents’ families in carrying out individual program plans to ensure consistency in implementation
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of experience performing work providing care support
Knowledge of patient care with dementia and/or other related conditions
Knowledge of life enrichment principles and techniques sufficient to plan, design, and implement resident programs
Ability to demonstrate training methods sufficient to motivate and guide employees
Preferred
Experience in skilled/long term care
Training and coaching experience in a direct care setting
Experience writing, modifying, or evaluating program plans
Degree in Human Services or related field
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA)
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet level state agency dedicated to serving Veterans and their families by assisting them in securing state and federal benefits, and by providing programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and veterans preference.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dawn G.
Human Resources Business Partner
Erik D. Pakieser
Emergency Management, Continuity Of Operations Planning (COOP) and Security Program Administrator
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