About this role
DYS is seeking a General Activities Therapist 2 at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Plans, conducts, implements and monitors general recreational, personal development, structured therapeutic and entertainment activities for youth
- Serves as a 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 youth.
- Prepares and maintains reports for treatment team regarding individual behavior and progress regarding individual recreational program activities.
- Prepares and maintains inventory records of equipment tools and materials.
- Prepares weekly activity schedule
Qualifications - External
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, Juvenile Corrections, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Adaptability
Other facts
About Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
What you'll do
- The General Activities Therapist 2 plans and conducts recreational and therapeutic activities for youth, serving as part of an interdisciplinary team. They also observe participants, prepare reports on individual progress, and maintain inventory records.
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