General Activities Therapist 2
The Purpose Of The Activity Therapy Occupation
The Purpose Of The Activity Therapy Occupation Is To Conduct, organize, coordinate & administer recreational programs (e.g., physical education, arts & crafts)
Conduct medically approved specialty area programs (e.g., occupational, structured therapeutic, pre-vocational, vocational, adaptive sports activities, interactive computer access, card games, adapted aquatics, music therapy, art therapy, movement therapy, animal-assisted therapy (AAT))
Run or organize special events, outings, performing arts, evening group programs, or video viewing for specific therapeutic &/or goal reaching purpose.
Job Skills
- Therapy/Therapeutical Services Organization
- Youth Services - Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Name and Information
Agency Contact Name and Information
pamela.wilson@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Unposting Date
Jul 10, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Work Location
Work Location
Cuyahoga Juvenile Correctional
Primary Location
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Highland Hills
Compensation
Compensation
$22.59 per hour
Schedule
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
40 hrs per week
Classified Indicator
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Union
OCSEA
Technical Skills
- Institution Attendants/Therapists
- Professional Skills
Agency Overview
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About Us… Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole. Our Guiding Principles… Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here.