General Activities Therapist 2

State of Ohio • Massillon, OH

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio is seeking a General Activities Therapist 2 (GAT2) to join their team at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. This role involves serving in an instructional capacity for youth, planning and implementing recreational activities, and acting as a member of the interdisciplinary team. The therapist will recommend group and/or individual treatment goals and activities, and prepare reports on youth behavior and progress. The position also requires preparing a weekly activity schedule and maintaining inventory records of equipment and materials. The State of Ohio is committed to disability inclusion and provides reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities.

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.
• Completion of associate degree in recreation; and 12 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in recreation; and 6 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation.
• 6 months of experience as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211.
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Juvenile Corrections, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Adaptability
• The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• All final candidates are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. This training is fully paid for and will cover lodging, transportation (if needed) and meals. Training takes place for 3 weeks, Monday through Thursday, 7AM to 5PM with Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays off.
• The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis).
• This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Serve in an instructional capacity for youth
• Plan and implement recreational activities
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Recommend group and/or individual treatment goals and activities
• Prepare and maintain reports for treatment team regarding behavior and progress
• Prepare weekly activity schedule
• Prepare and maintain inventory records of equipment and materials

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree