Activities Therapy Aide 6-E8

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Activities Therapy Aide 6-E8

Salary

$22.13 - $28.43 Hourly

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

MVHGR-26-117

Department

Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes

Opening Date

05/14/2026

Closing Date

5/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME (AFSCME)

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Job Description

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Under the direction of the Activity Therapy Manager, the Activity Therapy Aide is responsible for working with an interdisciplinary team to plan, coordinate, document and implement all therapeutic activities at Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. (MVHGR). The Activity Therapy Aide also is responsible for meeting the needs and interests of every member by adhering to Federal, Veteran Affairs and CMS regulations.

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Activities Therapy Aide 6

No specific type or amount is required.

Activities Therapy Aide 7

One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.

Activities Therapy Aide E8

Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.

Additional Requirements and Information

Some positions within this job may require possession of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.

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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.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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

• Yes

• No

02

ACTHADE - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

• Yes

• No

03

ACTHADE - Please select your level of experience.

• None to one year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.

• One to two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide.

• Two to three years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide.

• Three or more years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide.

04

How many years of experience do you possess working with activities in a long-term care, healthcare or school setting? This can include internships, volunteering, etc.

• None

• Less than 1 year of experience

• 1-2 years of experience

• 3-4 years of experience

• 5+ years of experience

05

Do you have any experience working in a CMS certified facility?

• Yes

• No

06

How many years of experience do you possess working with residents/clients with physical and/or cognitive impairments? This can include internships, volunteering, etc.

• None

• Less than 1 year of experience

• 1-2 years of experience

• 3-4 years of experience

• 5+ years of experience

07

Please describe your experience working with residents/clients with cognitive and/or physical impairments.

08

Please describe your experience with planning and implementing individual and group programming for residents/clients.

09

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

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Military and Veterans Affairs - Michigan Veteran Homes

Address

Hannah Schuler

3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Lansing, Michigan, 48906-2934

Phone

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