General Activities Therapist 2
Core Responsibilities
- Serve in an instructional capacity for youth, directly leading, planning, and implementing structured recreational activities designed to promote teamwork, skill-building, and personal growth.
- 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.
- Prepare, update, and maintain detailed reports for the treatment team regarding youth behavior, participation levels, and overall progress.
- Manage operational efficiency by maintaining precise inventory records of all recreational equipment and program materials.
Job Skills
- Treatment/Therapeutic Services
- Juvenile Corrections
- Collaboration
- Customer Focus
- Verbal Communication
- Adaptability
- Organization
Youth Services
- Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility
Agency Contact Name and Information
Humanresources@dys.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Jul 12, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Indian River Juvenile Correctn
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon
Compensation
$22.59 - $26.54 per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Technical Skills
- Juvenile Corrections
- Treatment/Therapeutic Services
Professional Skills
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Customer Focus
- Verbal Communication
Agency Overview
JOIN OUR TEAM! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state. 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 .