Activity Therapist I — Group Therapy & Recreation

DelDOT; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks an Activity Therapist I to facilitate daily therapeutic groups, conduct person-centered assessments, and update treatment plans to support discharge goals. You will document in client records, attend supervision, and provide program coverage as needed.

This role requires six months of experience with group activities and disability care, plus a focus on policy and procedure adherence, with opportunities for professional

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 needs, interests, capabilities and deficiencies.
• Assists in orientation and training of non-professional staff who conduct therapeutic activities.
• Charts attendance and observations in groups; maintains activity records.

Skills

Group activities

Disability experience

Policies & procedures

Narrative reporting

Job description

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware seeks an Activity Therapist I to facilitate daily therapeutic groups, conduct person-centered assessments, and update treatment plans to support discharge goals. You will document in client records, attend supervision, and provide program coverage as needed.

This role requires six months of experience with group activities and disability care, plus a focus on policy and procedure adherence, with opportunities for professional