Recreation Therapist

• Working Title:

  Recreation Therapist

• Job Class:

  Recreation Therapist

• Agency:

  Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
• + •Job ID•: 94019 + •Location•: Minneapolis + •Telework Eligible•: No + •Full/Part Time•: Full-Time + •Regular/Temporary•: Unlimited + •Who May Apply•: Open to all qualified job seekers + •Date Posted•: 05/06/2026 + •Closing Date•: 05/22/2026 + •Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit•: Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Mpls-MAPE + •Division/Unit•: Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Recreation Staff + •Work Shift/Work Hours•: Day Shift, 8:30 am•5:00 pm + •Days of Work•: Monday•Friday and rotating Saturdays + •Travel Required•: No + •

Salary Range:

• $25.67
• $37.26 / hourly; $53,598
• $77,798 / annually +
• Classified Status
• : Classified +
• Bargaining Unit/Union
• : 214
• MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE +
• FLSA Status
• : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
• The work you'll do is more than just a job.
• At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
• It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis!
• Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits (if eligible), a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!
• The Minnesota Veterans Home
• Minneapolis is looking for a full-time Recreation Therapist. This position will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized, goal oriented recreational and leisure programming for all residents in assigned caseload. Areas to be addressed include physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial capabilities. This position may work holidays and weekends, as needed.
• _The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth._
• _The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River._
• Minimum Qualifications
• To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. + Current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist certification or ability to attain certification by hire date.

• Preferred Qualifications
• + Experience working in a long term care setting. + Experience working in a dementia/memory care unit within long term care.
• Additional Requirements
• This position requires successful completion of the following: A Minnesota Department of Human services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s).

When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check. A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment. Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.