Activity Therapy Program Coordinator
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Job Summary
Introduction
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Summary Statement
A class incumbent is responsible for directing the planning and implementation of recreational and leisure time activity programs at a State institution.
- Supervises 2-4 professional and 10-15 para-professional staff.
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.
- Plans and directs activity and occupational therapy programs in a State institution; Coordinates activities department efforts with other department.
- Recruits hires trains assigns reviews and evaluates the work of activities staff engaged in planning and implementing the activities in the institution; Plans develops and schedules an on-going program of staff development for activities personnel.
- Assures the provision of appropriate activities and assures adherence to established policies and standards to in the provision of activity therapies.
- Maintains liaison with community groups and resources to encourage their participation in special events and the integration of department activities with community resources.
- Maintains statistical and other records on the utilization of activity services and prepares reports on programs and operations.
- Develops a budget of anticipated program expenditures for staff supplies materials and equipment; Monitors expenditures and use of supplies and equipment.
- Evaluates effectiveness of programs and oversees the implementation of new or revised programs.
- May be responsible for reality and remotivation sessions for patients.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Activity Therapy Program Coordinator
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of one of the following certifications/registrations: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certified Music Therapist Certified Art Therapist Certified Drama Therapist Certified Dance/Movement Therapist Certified Activities Director Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or Registered Occupational Therapist.
- Three years experience in planning organizing directing and evaluating a therapeutic activity program.
- Six months experience in interpreting laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- Six months experience in narrative report writing.
- Six months experience in staff supervisionwhich includes planning assigning reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the UnitedStates. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the FederalE-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with eachnew hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work inthe U.S. For more information refer to ourjobseeker resources.
Criminal background check:A satisfactorycriminal background check is required as a condition of hire. Therecruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal backgroundcheck as part of the conditional offer of hire.
Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offeryou must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide NewEmployee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are heldat designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at 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 .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
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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