Therapeutic Service Worker

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Cafeteria plan

Deferred compensation

MOSERS retirement

13 holidays

Leave and sick leave

Job summary

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center-North is seeking a Therapeutic Services Worker to lead a variety of activity groups and support rehabilitation services. The role operates on an evening shift (12:00pm – 8:30pm) with Saturdays and Sundays off, located in St.

Louis, MO. The worker participates in events, documents group activities, and collaborates with staff and volunteers to support clients with mental illness and developmental or physical disabilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of recreational activities and arts and crafts.
• Ability to communicate with clients and understand needs.
• Ability to plan and lead group activities.
• Ability to maintain records and reports.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Leads activity groups including recreational, physical, and arts groups.
• Assists in planning and organizing facility-wide events.
• Observes client behavior and reports recommendations.
• Escorts clients to/from activity areas.
• Completes required documentation of groups led.
• Attends staff and program planning meetings.

Skills

Group activity leadership

Communication with clients

Behavior observation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Guidance to clients

Job description

TherapeuticServices Worker

St.LouisForensicTreatmentCenter - North,5351 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO. 63112

Semi-Monthly Salary: $1,521.02 / Annual Salary $36,504.48

Evening Shift 12:00pm – 8:30pm(Sat/Sun Off)

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center-North provides specialized care for clients diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for an energetic, caring, enthusiastic Therapeutic Service Worker to join our Rehabilitation Services team!

Responsibilities:

• Leads a variety of activity groups including but not limited to recreational and physical activities as well as creative arts groups with the clients both on and off of the units
• Assists in planning and organizing facility–wide events
• Observes client behavior and reports recommendations regarding client participation privileges
• Works with volunteers and venders who come into the facility
• Escorts clients to/from activity areas
• Assumes responsibility for the personal needs and safety of clients while in the activity area or during activity programs
• Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of the activity areas
• Attends and participates in staff and program planning meetings
• Completes required documentation of groups led
• Performs other related work as assigned

Eligibility:

• Intermediate knowledge of recreational activities and arts and crafts activities
• Intermediate knowledge of individual and group behavior and effective ways of working with clients
• Intermediate knowledge of the general nature of mental illnesses and/or developmental or physical disabilities
• Intermediate knowledge of the general methods of preparing for and conducting planned sessions of group activities
• Introductory knowledge of escort procedures, precautions, and appropriate techniques for assisting clients in emergencies
• Ability to learn basic principles and methods of therapeutic recreational, occupational, music and related activities, and their application to the treatment of persons with mental illness and/or developmental or physical disabilities
• Ability to communicate with clients and understand the clients’ needs
• Ability to establish and maintain client interest and participation in activities
• Ability to provide guidance and instructions to clients and assigned staff
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports
• Ability to learn new skills related to assigned activities
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

WHY DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.