General Activities Therapist 2 20029835
Job Description
Job Description
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: United States of America-OHIO-Warren County Compensation : $19.41 General Activities Therapist 2 20029835 ( 230002Q5 )
Description
Guided by the Agency’s mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch”, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections is looking for dedicated security-minded criminal justice professionals to assume the responsibilities of a General Activities Therapist 2.
This position shall be filled in accordance with the provision of the OCSEA/AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODRC bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position. Updates/changes to your application submission can be made while the posting is open by logging into your profile and editing the application. After the posting closes, no changes can be made. This position works under direction and requires considerable knowledge of activity therapy operations in order to act as lead worker (e.g., provides work direction and training) to lower-level activity therapy personnel (i.e., activities aide and general activities therapist. Job Duties:* Plans, conducts, implements and monitors general recreation, personal development, structured therapeutic and entertainment activities (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, arts and crafts, wood working, swimming, exercises) for inmates Serves as 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 inmates Prepares and maintains work related documentation (e.g., reports for treatment team regarding individual behavior and progress, documents regarding implementation of individual recreational program activities, statistical records needed in evaluation of programs, supply and equipment requisitions, production records, inventory records of equipment, tools and materials, weekly activity schedule) Performs security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown, inmate movement) Participates and attends meetings, conferences and/or training sessions (e.g., consults with members of activities therapy department regarding matters of mutual concern, attends annual in-service and/or workshops) and performs various work-related tasks (e.g., maintains clean, safe and functioning work areas) Responsible for storage, issuance and maintenance of supplies; picks up and delivers productions goods Performs job and fixture set-up Relieves supervisor in his/her absence
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in recreation area (e.g., physical education); 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
-Or completion of associate degree in recreational area; 24 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.
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.
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Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
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You Also Need to Know
*The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:* The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. “Not applicable to current state employees”.
This position may be subject to Federal Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) regulations that prohibit someone to carry, transport, or otherwise possess firearm(s) and/or ammunition from consuming marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position.
Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability. This position requires firearms certification/recertification and use; Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent; Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;* Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)
