General Activities Therapist 2

The General Activities Therapist 2 will plan, conduct, and monitor general recreation, personal development, and therapeutic activities for inmates. They will serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team, analyzing and defining treatment goals and activities. The role requires observing participants, serving in an instructional capacity, and preparing documentation. Security functions and various work-related tasks are also part of the job.

What You Will Do

The main responsibilities of the General Activities Therapist 2 include planning and conducting activities, observing participants, serving as a member of the interdisciplinary team, and performing various work-related tasks. The role also involves performing security functions and maintaining clean, safe, and functioning work areas.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be a fit for this role, you should have 30 months of experience in coaching, personal training, or fitness instruction, or 30 months of experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training. Alternatively, you can have an associate degree in recreation, 12 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation, or completion of an undergraduate core program in recreation with 6 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation. The role also requires strong teamwork, problem-solving, and therapy skills.

Requirements

• 30 months of experience in coaching, personal training, or fitness instruction
• 30 months of experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training
• Associate degree in recreation
• 12 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation
• Undergraduate core program in recreation with 6 months of experience in activity therapy or recreation
• 6 months of experience as a General Activities Therapist 1
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

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
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)