General Activities Therapist 2- 20027348

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC); Lima (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) – Allen Correctional Institution in Lima, OH is seeking a Recreation Therapist to plan and implement inmate recreational and therapeutic activities. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to define goals and monitor progress.

Responsibilities include observation, instruction, documentation, and participation in meetings. Will perform security duties as needed and manage supplies and equipment to support program

Qualifications

• Plans, conducts, implements and monitors recreation and therapy activities for inmates.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to define goals and track progress.
• Observes participants during activities and provides instructional support.

Responsibilities

• Maintains work-related documentation and reports for treatment teams.
• Fulfills security functions as required and supports inmate movement.
• Attends meetings, trainings and maintains clean, safe work areas.
• Manages storage, issuance and maintenance of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Parks and Recreation

Organizing and Planning

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in recreation

Undergraduate core program in recreation

General Activities Therapist 1

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Job description

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

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution

Work Location

Allen Correctional Institute

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Allen County-Lima

Compensation

$22.59

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Parks and Recreation, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional Skills

Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Agency Overview

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