Activity Therapist Leader

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking an Activity Therapy Leader for Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, GA. Under broad supervision, you will develop and supervise therapeutic recreation programs and lead activity teams, promoting life-management skills for residents.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related field with 3+ years of experience, including supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of job-related experience, including one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role or equivalent.
• Some positions may require registration in the area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs 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.

Skills

Therapeutic recreation

Team leadership

Client assessment

Activity planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related field

Job description

Activity Therapist Leader

Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID: JR0000005868

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation: $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.

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.

Evaluations and Vaccinations

• 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

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.

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