Activity Therapist (#015936) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3
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- Location
- Richland County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $35,800 - $46,600/yr
- Posted
- today
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
- Plans, implements, and coordinates activities and intervention in the development, maintenance, and expression of appropriate social and leisure lifestyles of patients admitted to the Kirkland R&E specialized mental health program unit.
- Develops recreational/activity therapy based upon assessment of inmate's needs/interests and psychosocial aspect of care.
- Reviews findings from the treatment team to assess inmate's skills and interests that contribute to developing an individualized plan of care.
- Monitors response to treatment and changes plans as necessary.
- Provide training to medical, mental health and security staff.
- Provides documentation as required by agency standards.
- Attend divisional meetings and staff training as required.
Position Duties
State of South Carolina minimum requirements:
A high school diploma and relevant program experience. A bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation or a related field may be substituted for the required experience.
SCDC minimum requirements:
A high school diploma and experience in a therapeutic recreational or music/art therapy related field. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and previous experience in a psychiatric rehabilitative setting and certification as a therapeutic recreation specialist is preferred.
Other Qualifications
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- High School Diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate
- None of the Above
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Corrections Address 4444 Broad River RoadColumbia, South Carolina, 29210 Phone803-896-1649