Activity Therapist I

Dhss/Samh•Dover, DE

About The Position

The Activity Therapist I facilitates therapeutic programming and supports clients in participating in treatment activities and achieving treatment goals. The role includes conducting person-centered assessments, developing or revising treatment interventions, documenting client progress, and supporting discharge-oriented goals. The therapist also develops group protocols, provides activity coverage when a coworker is absent, and participates in supervision, departmental meetings, program planning, and requested State trainings. The position plans and conducts individual, group, social, and recreational activities, including games, dances, movies, and field trips. It also provides small-group or individualized activities for people unable to participate in larger groups, assesses clients’ needs and capabilities related to activities and community re-entry, and supports non-professional staff who conduct therapeutic activities. The role charts attendance and responses, maintains records, and prepares reports.

Requirements

Six months of experience planning, organizing, and leading group activities.
Six months of experience working with persons with disabilities.
Six months of experience applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
Six months of experience writing narrative reports.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
A satisfactory criminal background check is required.
Pre-employment two-step tuberculin skin test and drug testing are required upon a conditional offer.

Responsibilities

Facilitate therapeutic groups daily.
Complete person-centered assessments and develop or revise treatment plan interventions.
Encourage clients to participate in and complete treatment goals geared toward discharge.
Document information in client records.
Attend monthly departmental meetings and weekly supervision with a supervisor.
Attend program planning as scheduled and requested State trainings to enhance therapeutic skills.
Develop group protocols and provide group coverage when a coworker is absent.
Plan and conduct individual, group, social, or recreational activities, such as games, dances, movies, and field trips.
Conduct small-group and individualized activities for individuals unable to participate in large groups.
Assess individuals’ needs, interests, capabilities, and deficiencies as they relate to activities and community re-entry.
Assist with orientation and training of non-professional staff who conduct therapeutic activities, and help staff develop skills in working with individuals.
Chart attendance in groups, responses to activities, and other pertinent observations.
Maintain records and prepare reports.