Work Therapy Assistant

Work Therapy Assistant 
Brainerd, MN
$16.91 - $23.41 /hourly
 

Job Summary
 
Under general supervision, this position serves as a lead worker.  It develops and coordinates both community and in-house work for individuals attending day Training and Habilitation programs with an emphasis on development for community based employment opportunities for Individuals who attend program. Monitors work sites in relation to Department of Labor standards,  conducts and tracks performance evaluations, time samplings and time studies, performs weekly payroll and monthly billing duties as assigned  To use their professional expertise and training to contribute to department wide program development and design.  Individuals attending DT&H programs are challenged by various cognitive, emotional and physical disabilities.
 
Benefits

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
 
Minimum qualifications 
 

• Knowledge of work activity program development sufficient to design work therapy plans for clients.
• Organizational skill sufficient to design work areas and development processes.
• Knowledge of client groups sufficient to accommodate for special limitations in the work setting.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools sufficient to instruct others in their safe operation and adapt or modify tools to accommodate physical and/or mental limitations.
• Knowledge of behavior modification techniques sufficient to implement prescribed programs.
• Math ability sufficient to calculate employee payroll.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Valid Driver's License.                                                                        

Apply online by Wednesday, March 9th at
www.mn.gov/careers, search for job ID# 12351
 
HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE APPLICATION & WEBSITE?
Contact the helpdesk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us.
You can also visit http://www.mn.gov/mmb/careers/applicant-help.
 
 
Our mission as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of state policies, programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people who call Minnesota home.