General Activities Therapist 2

State of Ohio; Highland Hills (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a General Activity Therapist at the Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional facility to deliver and coordinate recreational and therapeutic programs for youth. You will run classes, organize events, and participate in meetings to support rehabilitation goals.

The role requires experience in activity therapy or recreation, with options for related education paths, and a structured pay scale with step increases.

Qualifications

• 30 mos. exp. with coaching, personal training, &/or fitness instruction or 30 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development.
• Or completion of associate degree in recreation; 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation; 6 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
• Or 6 mos. exp. as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, organize, coordinate & administer recreational programs (e.g., physical education, arts & crafts).
• Conduct medically approved specialty area programs (e.g., occupational, structured therapeutic, pre-vocational, vocational, adaptive sports activities, interactive computer access, card games, adapted aquatics, music therapy, art therapy, movement therapy, animal-assisted therapy (AAT)).
• Run or organize special events, outings, performing arts, evening group programs, or video viewing for specific therapeutic &/or goal reaching purpose.
• Have considerable knowledge of activity therapy operations in order to plan, organize & conduct individual &/or group classes in activity therapy program.
• Plan, conduct, implement & monitor general recreational, personal development, structured therapeutic & entertainment activities (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, pool, arts & crafts, weight lifting & exercises)
• Participates in & attends meetings, conferences &/or training sessions.

Skills

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Education

Associate degree in recreation

Undergraduate core program in recreation

Minimum class qualifications for employment

Job description

Organization

Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional

Work Location

4321 Green Road
Highland Hills, Ohio, 44128
United States

Compensation

$22.59 per hour

Schedule

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours

40 hours per week

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Who We Are

Futures Start Here!

Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction

About Us…

We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!

DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.

Our Values…

Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.

Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone.

Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up.

Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same.

To learn more about DYS, please visit our website

here.

What You'll Do

DYS is seeking a General Activity Therapist to join our diverse team! The purpose of this activity therapy position is to:

• Conduct, organize, coordinate & administer recreational programs (e.g., physical education, arts & crafts)
• Conduct medically approved specialty area programs (e.g., occupational, structured therapeutic, pre-vocational, vocational, adaptive sports activities, interactive computer access, card games, adapted aquatics, music therapy, art therapy, movement therapy, animal-assisted therapy (AAT)
• Run or organize special events, outings, performing arts, evening group programs, or video viewing for specific therapeutic &/or goal reaching purpose.
• Have considerable knowledge of activity therapy operations in order to plan, organize & conduct individual &/or group classes in activity therapy program.
• Plan, conduct, implement & monitor general recreational, personal development, structured therapeutic & entertainment activities (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, pool, arts & crafts, weight lifting & exercises)
• Participates in & attends meetings, conferences &/or training sessions.

As a General Activity Therapist, you will receive your first pay increase after six (6) months of employment!

Months of Employment
At Hire
6 Months
18 Months
30 Months
42 Months
54 Months
66 Months

Pay Range 27 / OCSEA
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7

Hourly
$22.59
$23.28
$23.65
$24.27
$24.88
$25.61
$26.54

Annual
$46,987
$53,269
$55,203
$57,325
$59,821
$62,462
$65,208

Additional Information

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must complete a paid, mandatory 6 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at the facility, weeks 2 through 4 are held at DYS Training Academy in Orient, Ohio, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. (travel, lodging, and meals are provided). Weeks 5 - 6 are on the job training held at the facility.

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.

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

30 mos. exp. with coaching, personal training, &/or fitness instruction or 30 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development.

• -Or completion of associate degree in recreation 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation 6 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
• -Or 6 mos. exp. as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services

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.