General Activities Therapist 2

Job Description - General Activities Therapist 2 – 20027349 (260003R7) Organization Rehabilitation & Correction – Allen/Oakwood Correctional Institution Agency Contact: Personnel Director View phone number on click.appcast.io / View email address on click.appcast.io Work Location Allen Correctional Institute, 2338 North West Street, Lima 45801, Ohio Schedule Full‑time Compensation $21.93 Primary Job Skill Therapy/Therapeutical Services Responsibilities Plans, conducts, implements and monitors general recreation, personal development, structured therapeutic and entertainment activities (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping‑pong, arts & crafts, wood working, swimming, exercises) for inmates. Serves as member of interdisciplinary team and analyzes, assesses, evaluates, defines and recommends group and/or individual treatment goals and activities. Observes participants during activities. Serves in instructional capacity for inmates. Prepares and maintains work related documentation (e.g., reports for treatment team regarding individual behavior and progress, documents regarding implementation of individual recreational program activities, statistical records for program evaluation, supply and equipment requisitions, production records, inventory records of equipment, tools and materials, weekly activity schedule). Performs security functions as required (e.g., man‑down, shakedown, inmate movement). Participates and attends meetings, conferences and/or training sessions, and performs various work‑related tasks (e.g., maintains clean, safe and functioning work areas). Responsible for storage, issuance and maintenance of supplies; picks up and delivers production goods. Performs job and fixture set‑up. Relieves supervisor in his or her absence. Performs 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 with 12 months experience in activity therapy or recreation; OR Completion of undergraduate core program in recreation with 6 months experience in activity therapy or recreation; OR 6 months experience as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211; OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. Job 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 completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, 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) Drug Testing All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana. Background Investigation The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. EEO Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Additional Work‑Environment Statement We are a tobacco‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39). #J-18808-Ljbffr