Activities Specialist 2

About the role

The mission of the Iowa DOC is “Creating opportunities for safer communities," and our MPCF mission is, “Helping people become their best.” We are looking for talented and passionate individuals who share our energy and enthusiasm to fulfill our mission.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise activities for incarcerated individuals 7 days per week, including evenings and some weekends.
• Oversee activities and programs for various areas within the institution, such as 2 yards, a gym, a library, a recreation hall, and our minimum-live out facility.
• Create, implement, and lead new leisure, hobby, and recreational programs.
• Provide activities to engage incarcerated individuals in productive and pro-social endeavors, ensuring the safety of both incarcerated individuals and staff.
• Work independently and as part of a team to achieve the goals of the Activity Department.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation, or other closely related fields.
• Experience equal to two years of full-time professional work in an activities program, or an equivalent combination of graduate education and professional qualifying experience.
• Qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education in any equivalent combination on the basis of one year of experience for each thirty-semester hours (or equivalent) of education, up to a maximum of four years.
• Current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes eighteen months of full-time work as an Activities Specialist 1.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Skills

• Initiative and intuition.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Security-mindedness.

Benefits

• Enjoyable, collaborative, and respectful team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and personal growth.
• Excellent pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance.
• Biweekly vacation accrual and separate sick leave.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Hours of work are from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with occasional weekend hours. Total hours per week are 40.