General Activities Therapist 2- 20026515

State of Ohio; London (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio's Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a General Activities Therapist 2 at Madison Correctional Institution in London, OH. This full-time role provides recreational, personal development and structured therapeutic activities for inmates within a secure, humane environment.

The position requires experience in coaching, fitness instruction or activity therapy, or an associate degree in recreation; alternative pathways are listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• 30 mos. exp. with coaching, personal training, &/or fitness instruction.
• 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

• Plans, conducts, implements and monitors general recreation, personal development, structured therapeutic and entertainment activities for inmates.
• Serves as member of interdisciplinary team and analyzes, assesses, evaluates, defines and recommends group and/or individual treatment goals and activities.
• Observes participants during activities.
• Serves in instructional capacity for inmates.
• Prepares and maintains work related documentation and records.
• Performs security functions as required.
• Participates and attends meetings and trainings and maintains clean, safe work areas.
• Responsible for storage, issuance and maintenance of supplies; picks up and delivers productions goods.
• Performs job and fixture set-up.
• Relieves supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Parks and Recreation

Organizing and Planning

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

Job Description - General Activities Therapist 2- 20026515 (26000659)

General Activities Therapist 2- 20026515 ( 26000659 )

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Madison Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information : 740/206-5143 [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 20, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Madison Correctional Institute 1851 State Route 56 London 43140

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London

Compensation : $22.59

Schedule

Full-time

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Technical Skills : Parks and Recreation, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills : Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Teamwork

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.

What We Do…

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

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

THIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU APPLIED IN THE PAST, YOU MUST RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

What You’ll Do:

• Plans, conducts, implements and monitors general recreation, personal development, structured therapeutic and entertainment activities (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, arts and crafts, wood working, swimming, exercises) for inmates


• Serves as member of interdisciplinary team and analyzes, assesses, evaluates, defines and recommends group and/or individual treatment goals and activities


• Serves in instructional capacity for inmates


• Prepares and maintains work related documentation (e.g., reports for treatment team regarding individual behavior and progress, documents regarding implementation of individual recreational program activities, statistical records needed in evaluation of programs, supply and equipment requisitions, production records, inventory records of equipment, tools and materials, weekly activity schedule)


• Performs security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown, inmate movement)


• Participates and attends meetings, conferences and/or training sessions (e.g., consults with members of activities therapy department regarding matters of mutual concern, attends annual in-service and/or workshops) and performs various work-related tasks (e.g., maintains clean, safe and functioning work areas)


• Responsible for storage, issuance and maintenance of supplies; picks up and delivers productions goods


• Performs job and fixture set-up


• Relieves supervisor in his/her absence


• Performs other duties as assigned

THIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU APPLIED IN THE PAST, YOU MUST RE-APPLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

What You’ll Do:

• Plans, conducts, implements and monitors general recreation, personal development, structured therapeutic and entertainment activities (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, arts and crafts, wood working, swimming, exercises) for inmates


• Serves as member of interdisciplinary team and analyzes, assesses, evaluates, defines and recommends group and/or individual treatment goals and activities


• Observes participants during activities


• Serves in instructional capacity for inmates


• Prepares and maintains work related documentation (e.g., reports for treatment team regarding individual behavior and progress, documents regarding implementation of individual recreational program activities, statistical records needed in evaluation of programs, supply and equipment requisitions, production records, inventory records of equipment, tools and materials, weekly activity schedule)


• Performs security functions as required (e.g., man-down, shakedown, inmate movement)


• Participates and attends meetings, conferences and/or training sessions (e.g., consults with members of activities therapy department regarding matters of mutual concern, attends annual in-service and/or workshops) and performs various work-related tasks (e.g., maintains clean, safe and functioning work areas)


• Responsible for storage, issuance and maintenance of supplies; picks up and delivers productions goods


• Performs job and fixture set-up


• Relieves supervisor in his/her absence


• Performs other duties as assigned

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)

*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, Parks and Recreation, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, and Teamwork.

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, Parks and Recreation, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, and Teamwork.

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