Activity Therapy Leader — Create Life-Skills Programs

State-of-Georgi; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an Activity Therapy Leader at Central State Hospital, Milledgeville. You will implement therapeutic recreation programs to help clients develop life-management skills for home, work, and community life.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline and three years of related experience, with supervisory responsibilities; some roles may require registration in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related discipline.
• Three years of related work experience including supervisory/lead role.
• Some positions may require registration in the area of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs or coordinates therapeutic recreation programs.
• Facilitates 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

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline

Job description

State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities seeks an Activity Therapy Leader at Central State Hospital, Milledgeville. You will implement therapeutic recreation programs to help clients develop life-management skills for home, work, and community life.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation or related discipline and three years of related experience, with supervisory responsibilities; some roles may require registration in the