Youth Activities Therapist 2 - Structured Recreation & Growth

State of Ohio - Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Department of Youth Services is hiring a General Activities Therapist 2 in Massillon, OH. The role centers on planning engaging recreational activities and instructing youth in a structured setting, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support growth and track progress.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate organizational skills, a commitment to youth development, and the ability to maintain accurate reports and inventories for program materials.

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; and 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation; and 6 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.

Responsibilities

• Instruction and Activity Planning: Serve in an instructional capacity for youth, directly leading, planning, and implementing structured recreational activities designed to promote teamwork, skill-building, and personal growth.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Act as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Recommend specific group and/or individual treatment goals and activities tailored to the needs of youth.
• Reporting Progress and Tracking: Prepare, update, and maintain detailed reports for the treatment team regarding youth behavior, participation levels, and overall progress.
• Logistics and Administration: Prepare and organize weekly activity schedules. Manage operational efficiency by maintaining precise inventory records of all recreational equipment and program materials.

Skills

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Juvenile Corrections

Collaboration

Customer Focus

Verbal Communication

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree in recreation

Undergraduate core program in recreation

Job description

Ohio Department of Youth Services is hiring a General Activities Therapist 2 in Massillon, OH. The role centers on planning engaging recreational activities and instructing youth in a structured setting, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support growth and track progress.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate organizational skills, a commitment to youth development, and the ability to maintain accurate reports and inventories for program materials.