Role OverviewThe Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a General Activities Therapist 2 to plan, conduct, and implement recreational and therapeutic activities for inmates. The ideal candidate will have experience in coaching, personal training, or fitness instruction, or experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons.
What You Will Do
The General Activities Therapist 2 will plan and conduct recreational and therapeutic activities, serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team, and analyze and assess individual treatment goals and activities. They will also observe participants, serve in an instructional capacity, and prepare and maintain work-related documentation.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires strong organizational and planning skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with inmates and other team members. The ideal candidate will have experience in therapy, recreation, or a related field, and will be able to provide a safe and supportive environment for participants.
Requirements
- 30 mos. exp. with coaching, personal training, &/or fitness instruction or 30 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development.
- Or completion of associate degree in recreation; 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation; 6 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
- Or 6 mos. exp. as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
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 & Optional Deferred Compensation
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