General Activities Therapist 2

State of Ohio • Massillon, OH

3d • $23 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The General Activities Therapist 2 works for Youth Services at the Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility, supporting youth habilitation through instruction, structured recreational activities, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role involves organizing activities that promote teamwork, skill-building, and personal growth, while tracking youth participation, behavior, and progress toward goals.

The position is permanent and full-time, with hours varying based on need. New hires must complete six weeks of paid mandatory pre-service training: week one and weeks five and six at the facility, and weeks two through four at the DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel, lodging, and meals are provided for the academy portion. The hourly rate at hire is $22.59, with a listed progression to $32.73 hourly at step eight. The final candidate must complete a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

• 30 months of experience with coaching, personal training, and/or fitness instruction; or 30 months of experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training and/or development.
• Alternatively, completion of an associate degree in recreation and 12 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation.
• Alternatively, completion of an undergraduate core program in recreation and 6 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation.
• Alternatively, 6 months of experience as a General Activities Therapist 1, classification 44211.
• Equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications for employment may be accepted.
• Must complete six weeks of paid mandatory pre-service training.
• Final candidate must undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and implement structured recreational activities for youth to promote teamwork, skill-building, and personal growth.
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Recommend group and/or individual treatment goals and activities tailored to youth needs.
• Prepare, update, and maintain detailed reports for the treatment team on youth behavior, participation, and progress.
• Prepare and organize weekly activity schedules.
• Maintain precise inventory records for recreational equipment and program materials.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed