Activity Therapy Specialist 1
Ohio Department of Veterans Services, Sandusky, OH, United States
Benefits
Multiple scheduled pay increases over your years of service
Longevity increases starting in the fifth year and growing as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
Free Dental & Vision after 1 year
Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
Key Responsibilities
Organizes, plans & conducts empowerment activities to promote high self‑esteem & self‑respect (e.g., crafts, wood shop, sing‑a‑longs, cooking, gardening); maintenance activities designed to promote physical, cognitive, social, spiritual & emotional health (e.g., exercise, sports activities & events, reminiscing, current events, word games) & supportive activities to promote a comfortable environment with stimulation & solace for low functioning residents (e.g., soft music, sensory stimulation, aroma therapy, nature videos)
Monitors nursing home residents participating in activities both individually or in group
Assists supervisor in establishing goals & objectives for department & is instrumental in working to obtain goals set
Develops & evaluates activity portion of Plan of Care (e.g., interviews residents for initial activity assessment record; updates activity assessments as required; completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) on each resident; completes discharge summaries) updating progress as needed
Plans & conducts outings, social events & special programs
Escorts/transports residents during shopping trips, outings & activities off‑grounds & is often solely responsible for these residents
Plans monthly calendar of events & activities
Orients, trains & supervises volunteers assigned to activity area
Prepares & maintains work related documentation (e.g., routine & special reports on resident activities)
Maintains record of resident attendance, memos & reports
Qualifications
Completion of an associate degree in recreation or a related specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama)
At least 12 months of experience in Activity Therapy
Valid driver’s license
Certification in animal‑assisted therapy if utilizing trained animals for therapeutic goal reaching purposes
Alternatively, completion of an undergraduate core program in recreation or a related specialty area and a valid driver’s license
Equivalent of the minimum class qualifications noted above
Job Skills Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Arts, Basic Documentation, Customer Service, Parks and Recreation, Creativity, Motivating Others, Teamwork, Time Management, Building Trust
How to Apply To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your online application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualification outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application. You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.
Applications must be received no later than 11:59 PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59 PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.
Other Information Salary: $21.93/hr
Schedule: Full‑time, 10:00 – 18:30
Location: Veterans Services – Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
Contact: Hailey Ivory – Hailey.Ivory@dvs.ohio.gov
The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.
NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.
It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service. The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, provide long‑term, trauma‑informed care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to developing talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.
To learn more about us, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs
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Multiple scheduled pay increases over your years of service
Longevity increases starting in the fifth year and growing as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
Free Dental & Vision after 1 year
Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available
View our full benefits package on https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio
Key Responsibilities
Organizes, plans & conducts empowerment activities to promote high self‑esteem & self‑respect (e.g., crafts, wood shop, sing‑a‑longs, cooking, gardening); maintenance activities designed to promote physical, cognitive, social, spiritual & emotional health (e.g., exercise, sports activities & events, reminiscing, current events, word games) & supportive activities to promote a comfortable environment with stimulation & solace for low functioning residents (e.g., soft music, sensory stimulation, aroma therapy, nature videos)
Monitors nursing home residents participating in activities both individually or in group
Assists supervisor in establishing goals & objectives for department & is instrumental in working to obtain goals set
Develops & evaluates activity portion of Plan of Care (e.g., interviews residents for initial activity assessment record; updates activity assessments as required; completes Minimum Data Set (MDS) on each resident; completes discharge summaries) updating progress as needed
Plans & conducts outings, social events & special programs
Escorts/transports residents during shopping trips, outings & activities off‑grounds & is often solely responsible for these residents
Plans monthly calendar of events & activities
Orients, trains & supervises volunteers assigned to activity area
Prepares & maintains work related documentation (e.g., routine & special reports on resident activities)
Maintains record of resident attendance, memos & reports
Qualifications
Completion of an associate degree in recreation or a related specialty area (e.g., music, art, drama)
At least 12 months of experience in Activity Therapy
Valid driver’s license
Certification in animal‑assisted therapy if utilizing trained animals for therapeutic goal reaching purposes
Alternatively, completion of an undergraduate core program in recreation or a related specialty area and a valid driver’s license
Equivalent of the minimum class qualifications noted above
Job Skills Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Arts, Basic Documentation, Customer Service, Parks and Recreation, Creativity, Motivating Others, Teamwork, Time Management, Building Trust
How to Apply To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.) When completing your online application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet each minimum qualification outlined on this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your online application. You can check the status of your application anytime by signing into your profile on this website. We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application.
Applications must be received no later than 11:59 PM of the posting deadline date listed. Applications received after 11:59 PM on the deadline date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://careers.ohio.gov. Paper applications will not be accepted or considered.
Other Information Salary: $21.93/hr
Schedule: Full‑time, 10:00 – 18:30
Location: Veterans Services – Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio
Contact: Hailey Ivory – Hailey.Ivory@dvs.ohio.gov
The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.
NOTE: Those who are contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if, as a result of a disability, they will need an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice will not affect your eligibility to apply for this position.
It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service. The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services, provide long‑term, trauma‑informed care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to developing talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees.
To learn more about us, visit https://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs
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