Therapeutic Services Worker-FTCN

Responsibilities

• Leads a variety of activity groups including but not limited to recreational and physical activities – the main responsibility will be creative arts groups with the clients both in the creative arts room and on the units
• Aids in planning and organizing facility-wide events
• Observes client behavior and reports recommendations regarding client participation privileges
• Works with volunteers and vendors who come into the facility
• Escorts clients to/from activity areas
• Affords responsibility for the personal needs and safety of clients while in the activity area or during activity programs
• Assists in the maintenance and upkeep of the activity areas
• Attends and participates in staff and program planning meetings
• Completes required documentation of groups led
• Performs other work related as assigned

Requirements

• Intermediate knowledge of recreational activities and arts and crafts activities
• Intermediate knowledge of individual and group behavior and effective ways of working with clients
• Intermediate knowledge of the general nature of mental illnesses and/or developmental or physical disabilities
• Introductory knowledge of escort procedures, precautions, and appropriate techniques for assisting clients in emergencies
• Ability to learn basic principles and methods of therapeutic recreational, occupational, music and related activities, and their application to the treatment of persons with mental illness and/or developmental or physical disabilities
• Ability to communicate with clients and understand the clients’ needs
• Ability to establish and maintain client interest and participation in activities
• Ability to provide guidance and instructions to clients and assigned staff
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports
• Ability to learn new skills related to assigned activities
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

Qualifications

Excellent State Of Missouri Benefit Package Including Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary) Cafeteria Plan Deferred Compensation MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)

13 paid holidays per year 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

Benefits

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.