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State/Veterans Home

Agency: State/Veterans Home
Location: Milford, DE
Salary: Yearly: $33,238.00/Min - $38,933.00/Mid
Type: full-time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-09-22

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Job Description

Activity Aide I

Recruitment #091726-UDCB11-200900

Opening Date

9/22/2026 12:00:00 AM

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59:00 PM

Type of Recruitment

Open Competitive

Salary

Yearly: $33,238.00/Min - $38,933.00/Mid

Salary Plan

GAUX

Pay Grade

Shift Hours

8:00AM - 4:00PM, 9:00AM-5:00PM, and 12:00PM - 8:00PM; Weekends/Holidays Required

Employment Type

Actual Vacancy

Employment Term

Regular

Agency

State/Veterans Home

Location(s)

Delaware Veterans Home: (100 Delaware Veterans Boulevard, Milford, DE, 19963)

Contact Name

DOS Talent Acquisition

Contact Phone

302-739-5458

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Introduction

Start your Career at DOS!

The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delaware's historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans.
DOS offer numerous career opportunities and is dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in state government.
For more information, please visit our website today!

Summary Statement

A class incumbent is responsible for providing recreational and creative expressive activities for mentally ill, physically and/or developmentally disabled clients in a residential, long-term care or psychiatric facility or a community day program.

Be a part of honoring our veterans by improving their
health, comfort, and quality of life in a community built on dignity, respect,
and compassion. Join the Delaware Veterans Home and work alongside a dedicated
team, in providing our veterans with exceptional high-quality care.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Oversees and instructs clients/patients in a variety of activities such as games, music, athletics, arts and crafts, swimming and exercise programs.

Plans and organizes trips and special events.

Observes and records progress, problems and/or incidents.

Conducts initial and ongoing client/patient assessments and interest surveys.

Develops, recommends, and implements approved activities treatment or goal attainment plan. Participate as a member of the treatment team.

Performs minor maintenance such as cleaning, lubricating and making mechanical adjustment to activity equipment. Requisitions needed supplies.

May drive van or school bus and/or assume responsibility for the care and safety of patients/clients on trips outside the facility.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Activity Aide I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Knowledge of conducting group activities.
Knowledge of working with persons with disabilities.
Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of narrative report writing.
Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal
E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each
new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in
the U.S. For more information refer to our job
seeker resources.
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer,
you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
This position is a classification organized under an
exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected
by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other
applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title
29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered
by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Criminal background check: A satisfactory
criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The
recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background
check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New
Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held
at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.
Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.
If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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