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Activities Therapy Manager 12

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Activities Therapy Manager 12

Salary

$28.50 - $41.67 Hourly

Location

Marquette, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

MVHDJJ-25-128

Department

Military and Veterans Affairs

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

1/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Description

Please visit the Michigan Veteran Homes YouTube Channel for an inside look at MVH facilities and our members: Michigan Veteran Homes YouTube. (

The Activity Therapy Manager coordinates and directs the work of activity therapy aides at the D.J. Jacobetti Home for

Veterans in a varied program of activity and recreational therapy. The Activity Therapy Manager is also responsible for designating therapeutic and diversional activities to meet the needs of the Home’s population based upon comprehensive individualized assessments.

The employee functions as a first-line professional manager of a professional position and non-professional positions in a standard work area.

To view the position description, please clickhere ( .

Required Education and Experience

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, recreation therapy, physical education, recreation, or rehabilitation.

Additional Requirements and Information

Activities Therapy Manager 12

Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Occupational Therapist, Recreation Therapist, or Music Therapist, including one year equivalent to an Occupational Therapist P11, Recreation Therapist P11, or Music Therapist P11.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator ( for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information ( to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

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Updated: 2/28/24

01

DMVA - Are you currently employed by the State of Michigan in the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)?

• Yes

• No

02

ACTHMGR - Do you possess one of the following? At least a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, recreation therapy, physical education, recreation, or rehabilitation? If so please include a copy of your transcripts. OR at least one year of professional level experience in the state classified service. OR the Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement. Please attach a copy of your DD214.

• Yes

• No

03

ACTHMGR1 - Do possess at least three years of professional experience equivalent to an Occupational Therapist, Recreation Therapist, or Music Therapist, including one year equivalent to an Occupational Therapist P11, Recreation Therapist P11, or Music Therapist P11?

• Yes

• No

04

Are you a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist?

• Yes

• No

05

How many years of experience do you possess working in an activities department in a senior community setting?

• None

• Less than 1 year of experience.

• 1-2 years of experience.

• 3-4 years of experience.

• 5+ years of experience.

06

How many years of experience do you possess working with patients with both behavioral and cognitive needs?

• None

• Less than 1 year of experience.

• 1-2 years of experience.

• 3-4 years of experience.

• 5+ year of experience.

07

Please briefly describe how you would develop an activity therapy program designed to meet the comprehensive and individual needs of members at this Veterans Home.

08

DMVA - This agency requires 3 professional references, including current and previous supervisors. Have you listed these references in your application? If not, please do so.

• Yes

• No

09

Have you attached your official transcript?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Military and Veterans Affairs

Address

Noelle Rouse

3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Lansing, Michigan, 48906-2934

Phone

517-481-7785

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