ACTIVITY THERAPIST (UMP)

Activity Therapist (UMP)

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to provide therapeutically activity programs and conducts direct therapy for individuals served on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift. Completes activity therapy assessments and evaluative data for the development of habilitation plans. Evaluates behaviors and reactions relative to patient's reaction with activities and leisure time. Establishes and coordinates, types and schedules of activity programs. As a member of the treatment team, participates in the formulating of treatment plans and writes program notes. Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment. Participates in formal on-the-job training opportunities.

Essential Functions:

• Provides therapeutically activity programs and conducts direct therapy for individuals served at the Mabley Developmental Center on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift.
• As a member of the treatment team, participates in the formulating of treatment plans.
• Evaluates behaviors and reactions relative to individual's reaction with activities and leisure time.
• Maintains awareness of supplies and equipment for various activities.
• Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment for individuals and staff.
• Participates in formal on-the-job training opportunities to develop greater skills regarding therapeutic techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor's degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, leisure studies or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy, including successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork or practicum.

Conditions of Employment:

Requires ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays including designated Special Olympics events/weekends. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. *All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location: 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021

Division of Developmental Disabilities Mabley Developmental Center Actvity Therapy - Residential Work County: Lee

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Posting Group: Social Services

About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.