Activities Therapist

DelDOT; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks a Therapist III to supervise therapeutic activity programs and staff, helping residents meet activity, recreation, and community outing needs.

The role schedules activities, develops person-centered treatment plans, and ensures regulatory compliance. Certification requirements include CTRS or MT, and a Bachelor's degree with at least two years of professional therapy experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• At least two years of professional therapy experience.
• Certified Music Therapist or eligible for certification.
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist or eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatment based on therapy discipline.
• Plans and writes written treatment plans from evaluations.
• Evaluates effects of treatment and adjusts as needed.
• Instructs, motivates and assists individuals in activities and use of devices.
• Instructs families and other treatment staff in treatment procedures.
• Prepares records and progress reports.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS

Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.

We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession.

For more information, please visit https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/ today!

Summary Statement

Assigns/Assesses/Evaluates/Monitors/Supervises therapeutic activity programs and staff, in supporting residents to meet their activity, recreational, community outings needs both individually and in groups. Schedules a robust activities calendar, assigns staff to complete activities, assessments and person-centered treatment plans and outcomes. Provides activity/ recreational therapy education to staff and families. Completes and reviews assessments and documentation to ensure regulations and standards are met. Functions as Administrator on Duty as assigned. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation OR Certified Music Therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Therapist

• Administers treatment, applying knowledge of applicable therapy discipline.�
• Plans and prepares written treatment plans based on evaluation of individual's data.
• Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatment to achieve maximum benefit.
• Instructs, motivates and assists individuals in performance of various activities and use of support devices.
• Instructs individuals, their families and other treatment staff in treatment procedures.
• Prepares records and reports on individual's progress.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Therapist III

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher.
• At least two years experience providing professional therapy services.
• Depending on job assignment possession of one of the following certification, license or registration:
• Certified Music Therapist by the Certified Board for Music Therapists or eligible for certification.
• OR
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification or eligible for certification.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Upon a conditional offer, the applicant must undergo a pre-employment base line two step tuberculin skin test (TST) as part of the hiring process.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�