Electrician

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Under general supervision, provides therapeutic activity programs for and conducts direct therapy for residents at the Center; completes activity therapy assessments and evaluative data for the development of habilitation plans; evaluates complex behaviors and reactions relative to resident’s reaction with activities and leisure time; establishes and coordinates types and schedules of activity programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, leisure studies or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy, including successful completion of an approved internship, field work or practicum.
• Requires working knowledge of the attitudes, problems and behaviors of individuals and groups.
• Requires ability to utilize the principles and practices of recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy and drama therapy.
• Requires a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Requires ability to teach therapeutic activities.
• Requires ability to lead and direct other workers in carrying out specific projects.
• Must physically be able to escort residents on activities.

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact

• M & F: 0830 - 1630
• T, W & TH: 1200 - 2000
• Murray Center 1535 W. McCord Centralia, IL 62801

Personnel

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Additional Documentation

For Activity Therapist Class Specification
Additional Title and Exam Information

Pay

Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.

Benefits

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