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- $19.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Psychiatry
- Hospital
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Activity Specialist I

State of Kansas - Osawatomie State Hospital -
Miami County, KS

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Job Details

Full-time
$19.85 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Military leave
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Bereavement leave

Qualifications

Youth recreational activities facilitation
Behavioral observation
Recreation therapy
Music activities for care recipients
Sports and outdoor activities
Coaching
Resident hobbies assistance
Client rapport building
In-person customer service
Bachelor's degree
Wellness activities for care recipients
Sports
Instructional materials development
Nutrition education
Fitness activities for care recipients
4 years
Leadership
Monitoring residents
Teaching
Hospital experience
Entry level
Learning activities preparation

Full Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: July 31, 2026

Agency Information: Osawatomie State Hospital

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Activity Leisure, Fitness, Exercise, Planning, Group, Arts, Crafts, Recreation, Sports

Compensation: $19.85

TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked.

Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Osawatomie State Hospital is licensed by the State of Kansas to provide care and treatment for adults diagnosed with psychiatric disorders regardless of ability to pay. There are currently two hospitals on the Osawatomie campus in Miami county: Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) and Adair Acute Care (AAC). Adair Acute Care are a 60-bed facility, certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The purpose of the Activity Specialist position is to plan and provide structured leisure activities designed to help the patients increase knowledge of fitness, basic nutrition, and leisure activities using a variety of activity modalities (e.g., recreation, sports, music, arts & crafts etc.) Maintain ongoing contact and build rapport with all patients on assigned area to determine response to treatment activities. Encourage patients to participate in treatment schedule. Groups are reviewed for quality through direct observation, discussion during supervisory meetings, and participation in outcome studies.

The essential functions of this position may require physical strength to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, squat, walk, stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or restrain residents with or without assistance and respond to aggressive resident behavior with specific, trained techniques. Be able to observe and respond to residents in distress.

Osawatomie State Hospital Adair Acute Care is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The employee is responsible for selecting, designing, and conducting activities within established standards or practices. Within the structure of the activity, each patient's treatment is determined by the goals and interventions developed by the interdisciplinary team. Instruction is generally verbal with some written handouts for guidelines. Assignments are given regarding the overall goals and approaches to be used, but the details of the activities and lesson plans are left to the employee. Must be able to lift 30 lbs or more to perform job duties.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Plan/provide structured leisure activities
Maintain ongoing contact and build rapport with all patients
Encourage patients to participate in treatment schedule
Attend Psychology & Therapy Services and Leisure & Fitness meetings to discuss patient and group issues.
Completes special projects
Performs other duties as assigned
Demontrates ability to work effectively with other staff at all levels.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Four years of experience in recreation, athletics, music or art.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an activity related field with some experience providing therapeutic patient activities in a hospital or rehabilitation setting; experience in teaching/coaching/leading recreational or leisure/fitness related activities.

Recruiter Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 913-755-7333

Job Application Process

First Sign in or register as a New User.

Complete or update your contact information **on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.**

Upload required documents **listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.**

Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260
Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes: July 31, 2026

Agency Information: Osawatomie State Hospital

About the Position

Who can apply: Anyone

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

Search Keywords: Activity Leisure, Fitness, Exercise, Planning, Group, Arts, Crafts, Recreation, Sports

Compensation: $19.85

TEMPORARY additional differential of $2.50/hr for all hours worked.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Four years of experience in recreation, athletics, music or art.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an activity related field with some experience providing therapeutic patient activities in a hospital or rehabilitation setting; experience in teaching/coaching/leading recreational or leisure/fitness related activities.

Recruiter Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 913-755-7333

Job Application Process

First Sign in or register as a New User.

Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.

Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.

Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.

Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page

Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”

How to Claim Veterans Preference

Equal Employment Opportunity

Complete or update your contact information **on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.**

Upload required documents **listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.**