JC-521256 Activity Coordinator

This posting states its location as Napa County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: ACTIVITY COORDINATOR, VETERANS HOME AND MEDICAL CENTER

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.

CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.

This position is in SNF Therapeutic Activity at the Veterans Home of California, Yountville and is responsible for providing a comprehensive schedule of activities for residents to meet their social, educational, physical, cognitive, cultural, and spiritual needs.  This position works in areas assigned by the supervisor.

Apply today to join our team! Visit our website to learn more about us.

We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing CalVet’s Veterans Hiring Preference (please refer to the Special Requirements section below) and the state’s Veterans Preference program.

Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Activity Coordinator to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please click on the link to take you to the exam bulletin: Activity Coordinator Exam

Please for more information. Veterans are encouraged to utilize the state’s Veterans Preference Program.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

• Veterans may qualify for a CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference
• Military service must be included in the Employment History section of the Employment Applications (STD. 678)
• The application package must include documentation of discharge, appropriate to the branch of service
• The documentation must reflect a discharge/release under conditions other than dishonorable
• If the candidate fails to include this information then the CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference shall not be granted in the recruitment
• Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is Martin Rivera.