General Activities Therapist 2
General Activities Therapist 2
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Job Description
DYS is seeking aGeneral Activities Therapist 2to oversee recreation functions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.
Specifically theGeneral Activities Therapist 2will:
Work under the direction of the Activity Therapy Supervisor for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS) Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (CJCF) to plan organize conduct & ensure implementation of clinical adjunctive therapy program/services for youth assigned to residential treatment units.
Organize & conduct individual &/or group recreational & activity therapy activity (e.g. individual &/or teams sports arts & crafts music drama physical fitness &/or community service functions etc.; plan & instruct youth in a variety of leisure & therapeutic activities designed to expand youth knowledge skills & fitness level; participates in weekly treatment team meetings to provide update on youth recreational participation & progress.
- Prepare reports &/or progress notes for inclusion in youth record; review youth physical fitness assessment to prepare individualized activity therapy program; develop & coordinate community service projects; maintain community contact via church groups volunteer opportunities &/or civic organizations to augment & support community service projects; supervise youth workers assigned to work area.
- Maintain recreations equipment &/or areas: neatness orderly & accurate inventory of supplies &/or equipment; ensures safety measures are applied to all activities &/or use & storage of equipment. Serves as official for all group activities performed by the youth. Transport youth to off grounds activities; coordinates activities for youth with other agencies &/or DYS departments. Perform other duties as assigned (e.g. participate in organized functions within facility & DYS attend meetings seminars &/or trainings related to area of expertise etc.
The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and preemployment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at CJCF weeks 2 through 4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient Ohio Monday through Thursday 7:00 am 5:00 pm. Weeks 5 6 are on the job training held at CJCF.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
DrugFree WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
30 mos. exp. with coaching personal training &/or fitness instruction or 30 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated individuals & 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
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About Us
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohios future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders ages 1021 who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohios 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles
- Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource
- Treat everyone with respect
- Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive
- Provide the best support and services for youth and families
- Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences
- Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve
- Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve
To learn more about DYS please visit our website by clickinghere
Employment Type
Full-Time
