Activity Therapist Leader

State-of-Georgi; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an Activity Therapy Leader at Central State Hospital, Milledgeville. You will implement therapeutic recreation programs to help clients develop life-management skills for home, work, and community life.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline and three years of related experience, with supervisory responsibilities; some roles may require registration in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related discipline.
• Three years of related work experience including supervisory/lead role.
• Some positions may require registration in the area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs or coordinates therapeutic recreation programs.
• Facilitates activities such as sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts.
• Conducts assessment of an individual’s condition and recommends appropriate recreational activity.
• May transport and/or accompany clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Activity Therapist LeaderAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000005868Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$44,117.00Job Description:Job Title: Activity Therapy LeaderWorkplace: Central State Hospital, Milledgeville, GAShift: 8am-5pm Job Summary:Under broad supervision, provides therapeutic programming that helps individuals develop and practice essential life-management skills needed for successful functioning in the home, community, workplace, and personal relationships.For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/Employment Requirements· Plans, direct or coordinates therapeutic recreation programs.· Able to assist with activities such as sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts.· Conducts assessment of an individual’s condition and recommends appropriate recreational activity.· May transport and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.The following are a list of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:· Drug Screening· TB Evaluation· Annual Influenza**Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of job-related experience, which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Activity Therapist 3 (HCP062) or position equivalent.-Note: Some positions may require registration in the area of assignment.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.