General Activities Therapist 2
State of Ohio, Highland Hills, OH, United States
Job Description
Conduct, organize, coordinate & administer recreational programs (e.g., physical education, arts & crafts).
Conduct medically approved specialty area programs (e.g., occupational, structured therapeutic, pre‑vocational, vocational, adaptive sports activities, interactive computer access, card games, adapted aquatics, music therapy, art therapy, movement therapy, animal‑assisted therapy (AAT)).
Run or organize special events, outings, performing arts, evening group programs or video viewing for specific therapeutic & goal‑reaching purposes.
Have considerable knowledge of activity therapy operations to plan, organize & conduct individual & group classes in activity therapy programs.
Plan, conduct, implement & monitor general recreational, personal development, structured therapeutic & entertainment activities (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping‑pong, pool, arts & crafts, weight‑lifting & exercises).
Participate in meetings, conferences & training sessions.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees.
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 (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public retirement systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Qualifications
30 months experience with coaching, personal training or fitness instruction, or 30 months experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training/development.
Completion of an associate degree in recreation and at least 12 months experience in activity therapy or recreation.
Completion of an undergraduate core program in recreation and at least 6 months experience in activity therapy or recreation.
At least 6 months experience as a General Activities Therapist 1 (44211).
Equivalent of the 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
on‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).
Compensation
$21.93 per hour
Schedule
Full‑time
Location
Cuyahoga Juvenile Correctional 4321 Green Road Highland Hills 44128‑4898
Union
OCSEA
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Conduct, organize, coordinate & administer recreational programs (e.g., physical education, arts & crafts).
Conduct medically approved specialty area programs (e.g., occupational, structured therapeutic, pre‑vocational, vocational, adaptive sports activities, interactive computer access, card games, adapted aquatics, music therapy, art therapy, movement therapy, animal‑assisted therapy (AAT)).
Run or organize special events, outings, performing arts, evening group programs or video viewing for specific therapeutic & goal‑reaching purposes.
Have considerable knowledge of activity therapy operations to plan, organize & conduct individual & group classes in activity therapy programs.
Plan, conduct, implement & monitor general recreational, personal development, structured therapeutic & entertainment activities (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping‑pong, pool, arts & crafts, weight‑lifting & exercises).
Participate in meetings, conferences & training sessions.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees.
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 (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public retirement systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Qualifications
30 months experience with coaching, personal training or fitness instruction, or 30 months experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training/development.
Completion of an associate degree in recreation and at least 12 months experience in activity therapy or recreation.
Completion of an undergraduate core program in recreation and at least 6 months experience in activity therapy or recreation.
At least 6 months experience as a General Activities Therapist 1 (44211).
Equivalent of the 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
on‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39).
Compensation
$21.93 per hour
Schedule
Full‑time
Location
Cuyahoga Juvenile Correctional 4321 Green Road Highland Hills 44128‑4898
Union
OCSEA
#J-18808-Ljbffr