ACTIVITY THERAPY ASSOCIATE I **REPOST** Part-Time Contractual

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kent County Health Department seeks a part-time contractual position to assist with prescribed activity therapy and therapeutic recreation for Medical Adult Day Care participants. You will help deliver structured activities aimed at promoting independence, cognitive and physical functioning, emotional well-being, and social engagement under supervision.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience assisting in prescribed activity therapy programs under supervision.
• Experience assisting in patient assessments for behavioral health, aging, or physical/ developmental needs.
• Ability to document and observe for program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing activity therapy and recreational programs for MADC participants.
• Support participant observations, documentation, and activity-related assessments under supervision.
• Promote independence, cognitive stimulation, physical functioning, emotional well-being, and social engagement.

Skills

Activity therapy

Therapeutic recreation

Patient assessments

Documentation

Education

60 credits in health/behavioral sciences

Job description

GRADE

ASTD7

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH - Kent County Health Department

125 S. Lynchburg Street

Chestertown, MD 21620

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this part-time contractual position is to assist implementing prescribed activity therapy and therapeutic recreation programs for participants enrolled in the Medical Adult Day Care (MADC) program. This position provides structured therapeutic, recreational, educational, social, and wellness activities designed to promote participant independence, cognitive stimulation, physical functioning, emotional well-being, and social engagement. This position also assists with participant observations, documentation, and activity-related assessments under the supervision of the MADC Director and other healthcare professionals to support the Kent County Health Department's mission of providing quality community-based services to adults with medical, physical, cognitive, and behavioral health needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Two years of experience assisting in the implementation of prescribed activity therapy programs under the supervision of a healthcare professional to include assisting in patient/client assessments for patients/clients that have behavioral health diagnoses, are aged, physically ill, have physical disabilities, or have intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, with at least 15 credit hours in health services, human services, education or the behavioral sciences for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in Therapy classifications or Therapy specialty codes in the Therapeutic Recreation field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in some positions in this classification may be required to operate vehicles which require a Class “C” motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training.
• Employees in this classification at facilities with a swimming pool may be required to obtain Red Cross instruction and certification in Life Saving and Water Safety prior to appointment.

Special Requirements

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Benefits

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.