General Activities Therapist 2- 20023918 at Ohio Department of Administrative Services

Chillicothe, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Therapy, Therapeutical Services, Parks And Recreation, Organizing And Planning, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Coaching, Personal Training, Fitness Instruction, Training, Development, Activity Therapy, Recreation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

THIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. What You’ll Do: Plans, conducts, implements and monitors general recreation, personal development, structured therapeutic and entertainment activities (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, arts and crafts, wood working, swimming, exercises) for inmates Serves as member of interdisciplinary team and analyzes, assesses, evaluates, defines and recommends group and/or individual treatment goals and activities Observes participants during activities Serves in instructional capacity for inmates Prepares and maintains work related documentation (e.g., reports for treatment team regarding individual behavior and progress, documents regarding implementation of individual recreational program activities, statistical records needed in evaluation of programs, supply and equipment requisitions, production records, inventory records of equipment, tools and materials, weekly activity schedule) Performs security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown, inmate movement) Participates and attends meetings, conferences and/or training sessions (e.g., consults with members of activities therapy department regarding matters of mutual concern, attends annual in-service and/or workshops) and performs various work-related tasks (e.g., maintains clean, safe and functioning work areas) Responsible for storage, issuance and maintenance of supplies; picks up and delivers productions goods Performs job and fixture set-up Relieves supervisor in his/her absence Performs other duties as assigned 30 mos. exp. with coaching, personal training, &/or fitness instruction or 30 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development. -Or completion of associate degree in recreation; 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation; 6 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation. -Or 6 mos. exp. as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Parks and Recreation, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

This role involves planning, conducting, and monitoring general recreation, therapeutic, and entertainment activities for inmates, while also serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team to define treatment goals. The therapist must also prepare detailed documentation, perform security functions as required, and maintain supplies and work areas.