General Activities Therapist

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Chillicothe Correctional Institution

Work Location:

Chillicothe Correctional Inst, 15802 State Route 104, Chillicothe, 45601, United States of America - OHIO - Ross County - Chillicothe

Compensation: $21.93

Schedule:

Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Technical

Skills:

Parks and Recreation, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Professional

Skills:

Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Agency Contact Email: DRC.CCIRecruito.gov

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serve as role models for pro‑social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front‑line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You’ll Do:

• Plans, conducts, implements and monitors general recreation, personal development, structured therapeutic and entertainment activities (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping‑pong, arts and crafts, wood working, swimming, exercises) for inmates.
• Serves as member of interdisciplinary team and analyzes, assesses, evaluates, defines and recommends group and/or individual treatment goals and activities.
• Observes participants during activities.
• Serves in instructional capacity for inmates.
• Prepares and maintains work‑related documentation (e.g., reports for treatment team regarding individual behavior and progress, documents regarding implementation of individual recreational program activities, statistical records needed in evaluation of programs, supply and equipment requisitions, production records, inventory records of equipment, tools and materials, weekly activity schedule).
• Performs security functions as required (e.g., man‑down, shakedown, inmate movement).
• Participates and attends meetings, conferences and/or training sessions (e.g., consults with members of activities therapy department regarding matters of mutual concern, attends annual in‑service and/or workshops) and performs various work‑related tasks (e.g., maintains clean, safe and functioning work areas).
• Responsible for storage, issuance and maintenance of supplies; picks up and delivers production goods.
• Performs job and fixture set‑up.
• Relieves supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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*.

• 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.

• Completion of associate degree in recreational area; 24 months experience in activity therapy or…