Nursing Diversional Activities Specialist 2025-00796

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Nursing Diversional Activities Specialist 2025-00796

Salary

$4,294.67 - $4,771.86 Monthly

Location

Evanston, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2025-00796

Department

Department Of Health

Division

Wyoming State Hospital

Opening Date

03/28/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

HSRA07

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Diversional Activity Technician is a Certified Nurse Assistant position that uses leisure and light recreational activities to promote self-esteem and personal fulfillment with the patients at the Wyoming State Hospital. With an emphasis on holistic care, they will provide social, physical, and intellectual support after hours and on weekends.

The Wyoming Department of Health offers an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

• State retirement plan and deferred compensation.

• Longevity pay.

  The city of Evanston is a small Rocky Mountain community that is a 45-minute drive from the world-famous ski slopes of Park City, Utah. The area surrounding Evanston is excellent for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Human Resource Contact: Brenda Hales /brenda.hales@wyo.gov/ 307-444-0791

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

• Assists with the development and administration of diversional activities, including recreational or leisure activities.

• Develops, implements, and evaluates specific diversional activities.

• Creates a schedule that includes daily, weekly, monthly, and annual diversional activities for groups of patients.

• Monitors participants during diversional activities to ensure hospital safety.

• Completes regular inventories of supplies and equipment and prepares requests for new or replacement equipment and supplies.

• Documents daily progress notes detailing how patients responded to the activities.

• Prepares schedules for diversional activities across multiple units.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to those with current Recreational / CNA certification.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to the area of specialization.

• Knowledge of Therapeutic Communication skills and building strong working relationships with patients.

• Knowledge of verbal de-escalation techniques.

• Knowledge of emergent and dangerous situations and how to physically respond to them utilizing MANDT-approved techniques.

• Knowledge of individual and group work techniques used in diversional activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Recreation Therapy)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Recreation Therapy)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

3-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Recreation Therapy)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to perform CPR, First Aide, Crisis Management, and utilize proper infection control and defensive driving practices.

• Ability to stand for long periods.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds or one-quarter of one's body weight with assistance.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• A background check, including the taking of fingerprints, will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for every successful applicant.

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be conducted on safety-sensitive positions. Drug testing will be completed on any position if reasonable suspicion exists.

• The Wyoming State Hospital usesE-Verify (https://everify.uscis.gov/c/cases/new) , an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

Supplemental Information

048-Department of Health - Behavioral Health Division - Wyoming State Hospital

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming provides employees with a range of valuable benefits and offers a fulfilling career path. Employees enjoy comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, ensuring their well-being and that of their families. Additionally, the state offers multiple retirement plans, which provide financial security and stability for employees once their career in public services comes to an end. the state recognizes the importance of personal time and offers generous paid time off and flexible arrangements, allowing employees to recharge, take care of personal matters, and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces, clean air, great recreational activities, and no State income tax to mention a few!

Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers) to learn more!