Activity Therapist I: Group & Recreational Therapy

State of Delaware - DHSS/SAMH; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Delaware - DHSS/SAMH is seeking an Activity Therapist I to organize and conduct therapeutic activities, including individual and group sessions, to support community re-entry and wellbeing. You will document progress, participate in supervision, and help develop group protocols.

The role involves coordinating activities, assessing participant needs, and assisting in staff training while maintaining records and attending required trainings.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in planning, organizing and leading group activities.
• Six months experience in working with persons with disabilities.
• Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts a therapeutic program of individual, group, social or recreational activities.
• Conducts small group and individualized activities for individuals unable to participate in large groups.
• Conducts activity assessments to determine the needs, interests, capabilities and deficiencies of each individual as they relate to participation in activities and community re-entry.
• Assists in the orientation and training of non-professional staff who conduct therapeutic activities; assists staff in developing skills in working with individuals.
• Charts an individual’s attendance in groups, response to activities and other pertinent observations.
• Provides coverage for planning activities in absence of regularly assigned staff.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

Skills

Planning & leading group activities

Working with persons with disabilities

Applying laws & regulations

Narrative report writing

Job description

State of Delaware - DHSS/SAMH is seeking an Activity Therapist I to organize and conduct therapeutic activities, including individual and group sessions, to support community re-entry and wellbeing. You will document progress, participate in supervision, and help develop group protocols.

The role involves coordinating activities, assessing participant needs, and assisting in staff training while maintaining records and attending required trainings.