ACTIVITY THERAPIST (UMP)
About The Position
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to provide therapeutically activity programs and conducts direct therapy for individuals served on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift. Completes activity therapy assessments and evaluative data for the development of habilitation plans. Evaluates behaviors and reactions relative to patient’s reaction with activities and leisure time. Establishes and coordinates, types and schedules of activity programs. As a member of the treatment team, participates in the formulating of treatment plans and writes programs notes. Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment. Participates in formal on-the-job training opportunities.
Requirements
- Requires a 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.
- Requires ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays including designated Special Olympics events/weekends.
- Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Nice To Haves
- While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.
- To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
Responsibilities
- Provides therapeutically activity programs and conducts direct therapy for individuals served at the Mabley Developmental Center on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift.
- As a member of the treatment team, participates in the formulating of treatment plans.
- Evaluates behaviors and reactions relative to individual’s reaction with activities and leisure time.
- Maintains awareness of supplies and equipment for various activities.
- Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment for individuals and staff.
- Participates in formal on-the-job training opportunities to develop greater skills regarding therapeutic techniques.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
