Activities Director

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 :

Skill in :

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

Ability to :

Selective Preference(s) :

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

Pre-Employment Requirements :

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 :

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

Key Skills

Ale,Civil Construction,Formwork,Jboss,E-Commerce,ASP

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1