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General Activities Therapist 2
State of Ohio - Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility —Massillon, OH
- $22.59 - $26.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Recreational Therapist, PRN
Sunrise Vista Behavioral Health —Canton, OH
- $24 - $29 an hour
- Overtime
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Art Therapist
Akron Children's Hospital —Akron, OH
- Part-time
- Adults
- LPC
- Inpatient
Activities Director Social Services Director
The Pavilion at Canal Fulton for Nursing and Rehabilitation —Canal Fulton, OH
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Management
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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General Activities Therapist 2

State of Ohio - Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility -
Massillon, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.59 - $26.54 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Youth recreational activities facilitation
Coaching
Correctional experience
Team scheduling
Personal training
Mid-level
Therapeutic recreation program development
Experience working with incarcerated individuals
Clinical interprofessional collaboration
Wellness activities for care recipients
Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning
Progress documentation
Training
Equipment inventory management
Associate's degree
Care conference participation
Activity planning for children
Communication skills
Working with youth
Individualized treatment planning
Logistics planning
Under 1 year
Team building

Full Job Description

The Opportunity: We are seeking a dedicated, energetic, and structured General Activities Therapist 2 to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in youth habilitation by serving in an instructional capacity, planning engaging recreational activities, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, committed to fostering growth in youth, and skilled at tracking progress to support overall goals.

Core Responsibilities:

Instruction and Activity Planning: Serve in an instructional capacity for youth, directly leading, planning, and implementing structured recreational activities designed to promote teamwork, skill-building, and personal growth.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Act as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team. Recommend specific group and/or individual treatment goals and activities tailored to the needs of youth.

Reporting Progress and Tracking: Prepare, update, and maintain detailed reports for the treatment team regarding youth behavior, participation levels, and overall progress.

Logistics and Administration: Prepare and organize weekly activity schedules. Manage operational efficiency by maintaining precise inventory records of all recreational equipment and program materials.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

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

Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

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; and 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.

Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation; and 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.

Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Juvenile Corrections, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Adaptability

Supplemental Information

BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

PRE-SERVICE TRAINING:

All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services are required to attend 3 weeks of mandatory, paid training at the Correctional Training Academy in Orient, Ohio. Training Academy hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Travel, meals, and lodging are provided.

DYS is a “qualifying employer” for purposes of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness [PSLF] program.

ADA 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.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

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