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General Activities Therapist 2 - 20026516

State of Ohio · London, OH · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$22.59/hrFull-time

Job ID: 20026516 | Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction — Madison Correctional Institution | 1851 State Route 56, London, OH 43140 | Contact: Personnel Director, 740-206-5143, DRC.MACIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov | Classified, Full-Time Permanent, Union: OCSEA

About the role

Guided by the mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction operates a safe, secure, and humane correctional environment focused on rehabilitative treatment and programming. Staff serve as role models for pro-social behavior, conveying dignity and respect while helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive community members.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, conduct, implement, and monitor general recreation, personal development, structured therapeutic, and entertainment activities (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, arts and crafts, woodworking, swimming, exercises) for inmates
  • Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team; analyze, assess, evaluate, define, and recommend group and/or individual treatment goals and activities
  • Observe participants during activities
  • Serve in an instructional capacity for inmates
  • Prepare and maintain work-related documentation (e.g., reports for treatment team regarding individual behavior and progress, documentation of recreational program implementation, statistical records for program evaluation, supply and equipment requisitions, production records, inventory records of equipment/tools/materials, weekly activity schedules)
  • Perform security functions as required (e.g., man-down response, shakedowns, inmate movement)
  • Participate in and attend meetings, conferences, and/or training sessions (e.g., consult with activities therapy department colleagues, attend annual in-service and/or workshops)
  • Maintain clean, safe, and functioning work areas
  • Responsible for storage, issuance, and maintenance of supplies; pick up and deliver production goods
  • Perform job and fixture set-up
  • Relieve supervisor in their absence
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • 30 months experience with coaching, personal training, and/or fitness instruction OR 30 months experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training and/or development
  • OR Completion of associate degree in recreation + 12 months experience in activity therapy or recreation
  • OR Completion of undergraduate core program in recreation + 6 months experience in activity therapy or recreation
  • OR 6 months experience as General Activities Therapist 1 (class code 44211)
  • OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above

Skills

  • Therapy/Therapeutical Services
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Organizing and Planning
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
  • Paid time off including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
  • Education and development opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility depends on multiple factors; the agency contact can provide specifics for this position.

Pay

$22.59 per hour

Schedule

Permanent, Full-Time

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