Therapeutic Activity Specialist I (Part-Time)

Kenthd; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits eligibility

Leave accrual

Job summary

The Kent County Health Department is seeking a part-time contractual position to assist with prescribed activity therapy and therapeutic recreation for participants in the Medical Adult Day Care (MADC) program. The role focuses on structured activities to promote independence, cognition, physical functioning, and emotional well-being under supervision.

You will support participant observations and documentation, contribute to assessments, and work with healthcare professionals to advance quality

Qualifications

• Two years of experience assisting in implementing prescribed activity therapy programs.
• Experience in patient/client assessments for individuals with behavioral health needs is preferred.
• Substitutions allowed for education in lieu of experience as described.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing prescribed activity therapy and therapeutic recreation activities.
• Support observations, documentation, and activity-related assessments under supervision.

Skills

Activity therapy experience

Documentation

Behavioral health awareness

Education

60 college credits substitute

Armed Forces therapy substitution

Job description

The Kent County Health Department is seeking a part-time contractual position to assist with prescribed activity therapy and therapeutic recreation for participants in the Medical Adult Day Care (MADC) program. The role focuses on structured activities to promote independence, cognition, physical functioning, and emotional well-being under supervision.

You will support participant observations and documentation, contribute to assessments, and work with healthcare professionals to advance quality