Overview
Job Description - Activity Therapy Specialist 2 - 20092410 (250008PJ)
Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Madison Correctional Institution
Work Location: Madison Correctional Institute, 1851 State Route 56 London 43140
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London
Compensation: $24.16
Schedule: Full-time
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Therapy/Therapeutical Services
Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Programming, Behavioral Health, Professional
What You’ll Do
Plans, organizes, conducts and ensures implementation of clinical adjunctive therapy program/services for inmates assigned to residential treatment units
Directs and monitors all aspects of psychiatric patient day-to-day activities
Promotes self-care and physical and mental well-being
Provides direction and assistance in the care, treatment and/or programs to inmates
Carries out inmate or group treatment delineated by the multidisciplinary treatment team
Promotes activities to inmates on and off the unit to include encouraging interaction and/or involvement
Monitors and instructs treatment plan programs to inmates in directing the care of personal hygiene and grooming
Provides clinical lead work/work direction to lower-level activity therapy specialists
Provides direction to psychiatric inmates in regards to general behavior
Escorts psychiatric inmates to and from off-unit activities
Observes and monitors inmate activities and behavior and documents in progress notes on a regular basis
Intervenes during crisis behavior to prevent inmate self-injury or injury to others
Assists with subduing of violent inmates
Attends to and monitors inmates
Recognizes unusual and/or threatening conditions and takes appropriate action
Prepares and maintains work-related documentation
Assists in administering treatments as directed by the treatment/behavior plan
Facilitates treatment with appropriate interventions as decided by the treatment team
Conducts one-on-one communication/interaction with inmates to address patient concerns and resolve problems
Leads and participates with inmates in activities, both on and off the unit
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborates with other members of the treatment team
Reports any problems and/or unusual incidents to immediate supervisor as appropriate
Attends scheduled meetings
Completes quality assurance monitoring and documentation
Completes mandatory training and optional in-service programs
Performs various miscellaneous tasks as needed for contingencies on assigned units
Assists other departments (e.g., security, psychology) when necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits Why Work for the State of Ohio
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
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
Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and Optional 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.
Qualifications Required experience and education:
42 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation or 42 months of experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training and/or development.
Or completion of associate degree in recreation or a specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama); 24 months of experience in activity therapy.
Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation or a specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama); 18 months of experience in activity therapy.
Or 12 months of experience as Activity Therapy Specialist 1.
Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills:
Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Behavioral Health, Basic Documentation, Programming, Professional, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence
Supplemental Information Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website. We no longer accept paper applications.
Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your online application.
We cannot credit your qualifications if not described in the online application.
You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
We will communicate via the email provided in your profile and application; check email often.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, contact the Human Resources Office for proper arrangements. You will be given instructions on requesting an accommodation if invited to an assessment and/or interview.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.
Pre-Employment Security and Compliance Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointment, including testing for marijuana. A positive test may affect eligibility unless medical documentation for prescribed medications or medical marijuana is provided.
Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
Final applicants will undergo a criminal background check. An assessment of prior convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use
Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or confinement facility or related adjudications
Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for acts of terrorism or money laundering for terrorism
Individuals with a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior
ADA and Workplace ADA: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and provides access, inclusion and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA and other laws.
Drug-Free Workplace: Ohio prohibits the use of marijuana in the workplace. This position may be subject to additional restrictions per the State Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
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Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Madison Correctional Institution
Work Location: Madison Correctional Institute, 1851 State Route 56 London 43140
Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London
Compensation: $24.16
Schedule: Full-time
Union: OCSEA
Primary Job Skill: Therapy/Therapeutical Services
Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Programming, Behavioral Health, Professional
What You’ll Do
Plans, organizes, conducts and ensures implementation of clinical adjunctive therapy program/services for inmates assigned to residential treatment units
Directs and monitors all aspects of psychiatric patient day-to-day activities
Promotes self-care and physical and mental well-being
Provides direction and assistance in the care, treatment and/or programs to inmates
Carries out inmate or group treatment delineated by the multidisciplinary treatment team
Promotes activities to inmates on and off the unit to include encouraging interaction and/or involvement
Monitors and instructs treatment plan programs to inmates in directing the care of personal hygiene and grooming
Provides clinical lead work/work direction to lower-level activity therapy specialists
Provides direction to psychiatric inmates in regards to general behavior
Escorts psychiatric inmates to and from off-unit activities
Observes and monitors inmate activities and behavior and documents in progress notes on a regular basis
Intervenes during crisis behavior to prevent inmate self-injury or injury to others
Assists with subduing of violent inmates
Attends to and monitors inmates
Recognizes unusual and/or threatening conditions and takes appropriate action
Prepares and maintains work-related documentation
Assists in administering treatments as directed by the treatment/behavior plan
Facilitates treatment with appropriate interventions as decided by the treatment team
Conducts one-on-one communication/interaction with inmates to address patient concerns and resolve problems
Leads and participates with inmates in activities, both on and off the unit
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborates with other members of the treatment team
Reports any problems and/or unusual incidents to immediate supervisor as appropriate
Attends scheduled meetings
Completes quality assurance monitoring and documentation
Completes mandatory training and optional in-service programs
Performs various miscellaneous tasks as needed for contingencies on assigned units
Assists other departments (e.g., security, psychology) when necessary
Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits Why Work for the State of Ohio
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
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
Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and Optional 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.
Qualifications Required experience and education:
42 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation or 42 months of experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training and/or development.
Or completion of associate degree in recreation or a specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama); 24 months of experience in activity therapy.
Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation or a specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama); 18 months of experience in activity therapy.
Or 12 months of experience as Activity Therapy Specialist 1.
Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills:
Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Behavioral Health, Basic Documentation, Programming, Professional, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Emotional Intelligence
Supplemental Information Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website. We no longer accept paper applications.
Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your online application.
We cannot credit your qualifications if not described in the online application.
You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
We will communicate via the email provided in your profile and application; check email often.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, contact the Human Resources Office for proper arrangements. You will be given instructions on requesting an accommodation if invited to an assessment and/or interview.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.
Pre-Employment Security and Compliance Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointment, including testing for marijuana. A positive test may affect eligibility unless medical documentation for prescribed medications or medical marijuana is provided.
Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
Final applicants will undergo a criminal background check. An assessment of prior convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use
Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or confinement facility or related adjudications
Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for acts of terrorism or money laundering for terrorism
Individuals with a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior
ADA and Workplace ADA: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and provides access, inclusion and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA and other laws.
Drug-Free Workplace: Ohio prohibits the use of marijuana in the workplace. This position may be subject to additional restrictions per the State Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
Unposting Unposting Date: Feb 23, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
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