Activity Therapy Aide 6-E8

State-of-Michigan; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an Activities Therapy Aide to assist in planning and delivering therapeutic activities at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. You will work under professional guidance to implement activities in group and individual settings, coordinating with rehab and treatment teams.

The role requires completing designated duties, attending meetings, and meeting background check requirements.

Qualifications

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning, implementation, and performance of therapeutic activities, individually or in groups.
• Communicates with unit staff, Rehab Services staff, and treatment team members regarding patient needs and behaviors.
• Documents observations according to department procedure and hospital policy.
• Attends department and other mandatory meetings as assigned.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

Under the guidance of a professional therapist, the Activity Therapy Aide (ATA) participates in the planning, implementation, and performance of therapeutic activities, both individually or in group settings, in the form of recreational, social, physical, vocational groups, special programs, and engagement activities on or off the unit. The ATA communicates with unit staff, Rehab Services staff, and treatment team members regarding patient needs and behaviors. The ATA documents observations according to department procedure and hospital policy and attends department and other mandatory meetings as assigned.

This is a test designated position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Activities Therapy Aide 6

No specific type or amount is required.

Activities Therapy Aide 7

One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.

Activities Therapy Aide E8

Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.

This position is located at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital and the selected incumbent will be required to physically report to this office. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Some positions within this job may require possession of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.

For information about this specific position, please email [e-mail]. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Why Kalamazoo?

• Kalamazoo is unique, in that it combines a big city energy and small-town feel. The community combines energy and innovation with friendliness and an easy-going attitude. A vibrant Art Deco downtown sets the stage for quality dining, unique shops and galleries, and live entertainment, including wineries and microbreweries. In Kalamazoo, you're never far from lakes, outdoor recreation, festivals and world‑class attractions.
• Kalamazoo is home of Western Michigan University which offers a variety of under-graduate and graduate programs.
• Kalamazoo is also home to the nationally recognized CTAC (Child Trauma Assessment Center) providing innovative, state of the art child assessments
• Kalamazoo offers ample and affordable housing
• Kalamazoo is also home of the Kalamazoo Promise, a 4-year scholarship to college (bachelor's degree or 130 credits, whichever occurs first), covering tuition and mandatory fees for eligible Kalamazoo Public School students.
• Located midway between Chicago and Detroit