General Activities Therapist 2

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Pickaway County-Circleville Work Locations: Circleville Juvenile Correctn 640 Island Road Circleville 43113 Organization: Youth Services - Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility Classified Indicator: Classified Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit Schedule: Full-time Compensation: $19.
99 - $23.
49 Unposting Date: Feb 8, 2024, 10:59:00 PM Primary Job Skill: Therapy/Therapeutical Services Technical Skills: Corrections, Parks and Recreation Professional Skills: Adaptability, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning, Teamwork Agency Contact Name: Cally Gilliland, HR Manager Agency Contact Information: cally.
gilliland@dys.
ohio.
gov General Activities Therapist 2 (2400018P) Job Duties JOIN OUR TEAM! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us… Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's 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 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 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 clicking here.
The Opportunity… What You'll Do: The Department of Youth Services provides stability, support, safety, and security for all employees of DYS.
The General Activities Therapist 2 will provide valuable experience and knowledge to the Youth we serve.
Specifically, the General Activity Therapy 2 will: 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.
What’s in it for you: 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 full-time and part-time employees.
For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered beginning the first of the month after hire.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Work/Life Balance Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth/Adoption leave Caregiver leave Union Education Trust Funds Eligible employees have up to a total of $6,250 per fiscal year.
However, this is divided into three major programs: CIP (Career Improvement Program): $4,000 CAT (Computer Application Training): $750 PE (Professional Enhancement Program): $1,500 Free Community College! Ohio Public Employees Retirement System OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Qualifications Completion of associate degree in recreational area; 24 mos.
exp.
in activity therapy or recreation.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation area (e.
g.
, physical education); 12 mos.
exp.
in activity therapy or recreation.
-Or 12 mos.
exp.
as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services 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.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of employee training & development*; safety practices pertaining to general activity therapy*; departmental, agency & state laws, rules, guidelines & procedures pertaining to activity therapy*; techniques of therapeutic & recreational activities (e.
g.
, physical education activities, therapeutic &/or exercise activities for persons who are mentally, physically &/or emotionally handicapped).
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; establish good rapport with clients/consumers/residents; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; establish friendly atmosphere as team leader of work unit.
(*)Developed after employment.
Background Check Information Prior to an offer of employment, the final applicant will be required to sign a background check authorization form and undergo a criminal background check as well as other checks.
Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position.