Therapeutic Activity Specialist - Forensic Care

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware is seeking an Activity Therapist I to provide therapeutic programming at the Delaware Psychiatric Center's Jane E. Mitchell Forensic Building.

You will serve 42 clients under Level 5 supervision, conducting assessments and facilitating daily therapeutic groups and activities. The role emphasizes developing person-centered interventions, supporting individualized goals, and promoting completion of treatment objectives with

Qualifications

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: six months experience in planning, organizing and leading group activities; six months experience in working with persons with disabilities; six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures; six months experience in narrative report writing.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts a therapeutic program of individual, group, social or recreational activities such as games, dances, movies and field trips.
• Conducts small group and individualized activities for individuals unable to participate in large groups.
• Conducts activity assessments to determine the needs, interests, capabilities and deficiencies of each individual as they relate to participation in activities and community re‑entry.
• Assists in the orientation and training of non-professional staff who conduct therapeutic activities; assists staff in developing skills in working with individuals.
• Charts an individual's attendance in groups, response to activities and other pertinent observations.
• Provides coverage for planning activities in absence of regularly assigned staff.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

Skills

Group activity planning

Disability support

Regulation/compliance knowledge

Narrative report writing

Job description

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) in Delaware is seeking an Activity Therapist I to provide therapeutic programming at the Delaware Psychiatric Center's Jane E. Mitchell Forensic Building.

You will serve 42 clients under Level 5 supervision, conducting assessments and facilitating daily therapeutic groups and activities. The role emphasizes developing person-centered interventions, supporting individualized goals, and promoting completion of treatment objectives with