Youth Activities Therapist II: Lead Groups & Grow Skills

Ohio Department of Youth Services; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OCSEA

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Youth Services in Massillon, Ohio seeks a General Activities Therapist 2 to deliver instructional leadership, plan structured recreational activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support youth growth.

This full-time, on-site role focuses on tracking progress, preparing detailed reports for the treatment team, and organizing weekly activity schedules while maintaining inventory of 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.
• Or 6 mos. exp. as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

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

The Ohio Department of Youth Services in Massillon, Ohio seeks a General Activities Therapist 2 to deliver instructional leadership, plan structured recreational activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support youth growth.

This full-time, on-site role focuses on tracking progress, preparing detailed reports for the treatment team, and organizing weekly activity schedules while maintaining inventory of program materials.