Job Description

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES

For Veterans and those who care for them.

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR

Job Location:

Arizona State Veteran Home - Flagstaff
2100 North Gemini Road
Flagstaff AZ 86004

Posting Details:

Salary: $51700 - $55000 (DOE)

Grade: 20

Closing Date: November 27 2025

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps veterans thrive At the Arizona Department of Veterans Services (ADVS) we are committed to serving and honoring veterans service members and their families by ensuring that they receive the highest quality services so they can thrive for a lifetime!

We are looking for a compassionate Activities Director. This position is responsible for managing and supervising a program of therapeutic recreation services for the Arizona State Veterans Home in Flagstaff Arizona.

Your rewards:
The opportunity to receive a pension and healthcare benefits for a lifetime!
Generous paid time-off benefits
Wellness and employee assistance programs and so much more!

Your Contribution:
Provide the highest quality direct care services to veterans
Participate in facility meetings training sessions and the implementation of the Arizona Management System (AMS) to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency
Use and develop your potential within a supportive team environment

Job Duties:

• Design plan organize coordinate and implement recreation therapy services
• Monitor and confer with department staff and interdisciplinary team regarding overall treatment plan
• Monitor and evaluate responses to the programs to determine whether activities meet the assessed needs of the Veterans/Members and makes revisions as needed
• Ensure services are delivered in compliance with facility policies and procedures as well as with the state VA and federal regulations
• Provide training education and support for therapeutic staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work are met
• Participate in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary care plan for all residents receiving wellness services; attend care plan meetings
• Assist Veterans/Members in the organization and continued development of council meetings in compliance with federal and state guidelines.
• Maintain program and administrative records; prepare reports; ensure that information is documented in accordance with regulations and facility policies and procedures
• Participate in budget planning process; monitor expenditures and work within budget parameters
• Manage supplies and equipment for the Recreation Therapy and Wellness Services Programs
• Develop and coordinate volunteer programs for the Arizona State Veteran Home to include orientation training assignments supervision and evaluation
• Act as a liaison between the facility and community organizations and stakeholders.
• Review Activities/Recreational Therapy policies and procedures ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards; create new policies and procedures as needed

  Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Principals practices and techniques of recreation therapy
• Alternative therapeutic modalities
• The physical emotional and psychosocial needs of the dementia patient
• Community resources
• Recruitment and training of staff/volunteers

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Time management

Observe and assess the needs of residents and apply appropriate non- medical therapeutic modality

• Developing and carrying out patient behavioral care plans within an interdisciplinary team concept
• Supervisory/leadership

Ability to:

• Transport residents in a state vehicle
  

Selective Preference(s):

Clinical training/experience. Strong background using one or more alternative therapy modalities.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation or related field.
• Requires certification as a Recreation Therapist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or the National Association of Activity Professionals or certification as a Music Therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or credential as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• Current Negative Tb skin test (Mantoux skin test) within the last twelve months or a written statement from a physician physicians assistant or a registered nurse practitioner indicating freedom from tuberculosis if in the past has had a positive skin test or tuberculosis
• Ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Ability to drive on State business. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on State business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see . R.11).
  

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply: Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Veterans Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
  

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Retirement :

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Paul Sharp at for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Required Experience:

Director

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work,

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