Activity Therapy Administrator - 20032101

State of Ohio; St. Clairsville (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a full-time Activity Therapy Supervisor at Belmont Correctional Institution in St. Clairsville, OH.

The role directs all activity therapy programs for inmates, develops policies, supervises staff, and ensures accurate documentation and reporting. Qualified candidates will have an undergraduate core program in recreation or a graduate core program with activity therapy experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate core program in recreation (e.g., physical education) or specialty area (e.g., art, music, drama, dance).
• Graduate core program in recreation or equivalent with supervised activity therapy experience.
• 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or 12 mos. trg. or supervisory principles/techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate entire activity therapy program for special needs populations.
• Plans, directs and coordinates entire general activity/recreational program for inmates.
• Develops, interprets and monitors implementation of program policies and procedures; supervise staff.
• Prepares and maintains work-related documentation and budget-related tasks.
• Writes training manuals and prepares reports on departmental activities.

Skills

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Education

Undergraduate core program in recreation

Graduate core program in recreation

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Belmont Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information: Personnel Director 740/314-6623 [e-mail]

Work Location: 68518 Bannock Road State Route 331

St. Clairsville, Ohio, 43950

United States

Compensation: $30.22

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Not Specified

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Who We Are

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov.

What You'll Do

• Plan, direct and coordinate entire activity therapy program for special needs populations (e.g., inmates assigned to residential treatment units).
• Plans, directs and coordinates entire general activity/recreational program for all inmates in general population
• Develops, interprets and monitors implementation of program policies and procedures; supervise lower-level activity therapy staff.
• Supervise lower-level activity therapy staff.
• Prepares, maintains and oversees preparation and maintenance of work-related documentation
• Prepares or assist in preparation of budget
• Prepares requisitions for equipment and supplies, completes equipment and supply inventories
• Reviews, prepares and maintains records of inmate progress, attitude and adjustment
• Writes training manuals
• Prepares reports regarding departmental activities and plans for problem correction
• Conducts individual and group activity therapy activities
• Oversees maintenance of supplies, equipment and work area
• Approves/disapproves employee leave request
• Prepares and completes employee performance evaluations.
• Serves on institutional committees
• Attends annual in-service training
• Controls/restricts inmate movement and performs other security functions (i.e., pat down search)

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

Why Work For The State Of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in recreation (e.g., physical education) or specialty area (e.g., art, music, drama, dance) 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

• Or completion of graduate core program in recreation (e.g., physical education) or specialty area (e.g., art, music, dance, theater) 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Activity Therapy Supervisor, 44216.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Administrative Support/Services, Auditing, Behavioral Health, Budgeting, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Time Management and Decision Making

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.