Activity Therapist Leader

Georgia Department of Revenue; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Milledgeville, GA is seeking an Activity Therapy Leader to guide therapeutic recreation programs at Central State Hospital. The role focuses on developing life-management skills for home, community, workplace, and personal relationships.

The candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic discipline with at least 3 years of related experience, including leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a therapeutic recreation or related field.
• Three years of job-related experience, including one year in a lead or supervisory role.
• Registration in the area of assignment may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs or coordinates therapeutic recreation programs.
• 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 accompany clients to treatment units using a wheelchair or stretcher.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Leadership

Assessment

Mobility support

Education

Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline

Job description

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Job Title:

Activity Therapist Leader

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005868

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$44,117.00

Job Description:

Job Title: Activity Therapy Leader

Workplace: Central State Hospital, Milledgeville, GA

Shift: 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.

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 Employer

The 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.