ACTIVITY THERAPIST (UMP)
About The Position
The Activity Therapist at Mabley Developmental Center in Dixon, Illinois, provides therapeutic activity programs and direct therapy to individuals served on an assigned unit and shift. The position completes activity therapy assessments and evaluative data to support the development of habilitation plans; evaluates individuals’ behaviors and reactions to activities and leisure time; and establishes and coordinates the types and schedules of activity programs. As a member of the treatment team, the therapist participates in formulating treatment plans and writes program notes. The role also monitors resources, verifies a safe environment, and participates in formal on-the-job training to develop therapeutic skills. This is a full-time, salaried union position with the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, at Mabley Developmental Center. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The position is fully in office; additional work after business hours, on weekends, and on holidays, including designated Special Olympics events and weekends, is required. Travel, including overnight stays as appropriate, is also required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, leisure studies, or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy, including successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork, or practicum.
- Ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays, including designated Special Olympics events and weekends.
- Ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individual or others.
- Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic activity programs and direct therapy to individuals served at Mabley Developmental Center on an assigned unit and shift.
- Participate as a member of the treatment team in formulating treatment plans.
- Evaluate individuals’ behaviors and reactions to activities and leisure time.
- Maintain awareness of supplies and equipment needed for various activities.
- Monitor and maintain adequate resources and verify a safe environment for individuals and staff.
- Participate in formal on-the-job training opportunities to develop therapeutic technique skills.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Pension program.
- Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
- 3 paid personal business days annually.
- 12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over from year to year.
- 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment.
- 13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years.
- Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.
- Optional pre-tax programs, including Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
- Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
- GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans.
- Commuter Savings Program for Chicago employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
