General Activities Therapist 2
Job details
- Location
- Circleville, Ohio
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $46,987 - $55,203/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- stateofohio.csod.com
About this role
640 Island Road
Circleville, Ohio, 43113
United States
Futures Start Here!
Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction
About Us…
We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Values…
· Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.
· Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone.
· Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up.
· Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same.
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here.
What You'll Do…
DYS is seeking a General Activities Therapist 2 to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.
Specifically, the General Activities Therapist 2 will:
- Work under direction from the Activity Therapy Supervisor for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS) Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (CJCF) to plan, organize, conduct & ensure implementation of clinical adjunctive therapy program/services for youth assigned to residential treatment units: organize & conduct individual &/or group recreational & activity therapy activity (e.g., individual &/or teams sports, arts & crafts, music, drama, physical fitness &/or community service functions, etc.); plan & instruct youth in a variety of leisure & therapeutic activities designed to expand youth knowledge, skills & fitness level; participates in weekly treatment team meetings to provide update on youth recreational participation & progress; prepare reports &/or progress notes for inclusion in youth record; review youth physical fitness assessment to prepare individualized activity therapy program; develop & coordinate community service projects; maintain community contact via church groups, volunteer opportunities &/or civic organizations to augment & support community service projects; supervise youth workers assigned to work area.
- Maintain recreations equipment &/or areas: neatness, orderly & accurate inventory of supplies &/or equipment; ensures safety measures are applied to all activities &/or use & storage of equipment. Serves as official for all group activities performed by the youth. Transport youth to off grounds activities; coordinates activities for youth with other agencies &/or DYS departments. Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., participate in organized functions within facility & DYS, attend meetings, seminars &/or trainings related to area of expertise, etc.).
| Months of Employment | At Hire | 6 Months | 18 Months | 30 Months | 42 Months | 54 Months | 66 Months |
| Pay Range OCSEA / 27 | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
| Hourly | $22.59 | $23.28 | $23.65 | $24.27 | $24.88 | $25.61 | $26.54 |
| Annual | $46,987 | $48,422 | $49,192 | $50,482 | $51,750 | $53,269 | $55,203 |
Futures Start Here!
Connection | Collaboration | Commitment | Correction
About Us…
We are a dedicated team of juvenile justice professionals committed to transforming and saving young lives. We believe in a future where every young person thrives and contributes to a safer, stronger Ohio!
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Values…
· Connection: We respect everyone. We don’t tear them down.
· Collaboration: We work together. We don’t go alone.
· Commitment: We step up. We don’t give up.
· Correction: We create change. We don’t stay the same.
To learn more about DYS, please visit our website here.
What You'll Do…
DYS is seeking a General Activities Therapist 2 to join our diverse team! This person will oversee facility functions while providing valuable mentorship, experience, and knowledge to the youth in our care. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a solid background and a passion to habilitate youth.
Specifically, the General Activities Therapist 2 will:
- Work under direction from the Activity Therapy Supervisor for the Ohio Department of Youth Services (ODYS) Circleville Juvenile Correctional Facility (CJCF) to plan, organize, conduct & ensure implementation of clinical adjunctive therapy program/services for youth assigned to residential treatment units: organize & conduct individual &/or group recreational & activity therapy activity (e.g., individual &/or teams sports, arts & crafts, music, drama, physical fitness &/or community service functions, etc.); plan & instruct youth in a variety of leisure & therapeutic activities designed to expand youth knowledge, skills & fitness level; participates in weekly treatment team meetings to provide update on youth recreational participation & progress; prepare reports &/or progress notes for inclusion in youth record; review youth physical fitness assessment to prepare individualized activity therapy program; develop & coordinate community service projects; maintain community contact via church groups, volunteer opportunities &/or civic organizations to augment & support community service projects; supervise youth workers assigned to work area.
- Maintain recreations equipment &/or areas: neatness, orderly & accurate inventory of supplies &/or equipment; ensures safety measures are applied to all activities &/or use & storage of equipment. Serves as official for all group activities performed by the youth. Transport youth to off grounds activities; coordinates activities for youth with other agencies &/or DYS departments. Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., participate in organized functions within facility & DYS, attend meetings, seminars &/or trainings related to area of expertise, etc.).
| Months of Employment | At Hire | 6 Months | 18 Months | 30 Months | 42 Months | 54 Months | 66 Months |
| Pay Range OCSEA / 27 | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 |
| Hourly | $22.59 | $23.28 | $23.65 | $24.27 | $24.88 | $25.61 | $26.54 |
| Annual | $46,987 | $48,422 | $49,192 | $50,482 | $51,750 | $53,269 | $55,203 |
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.
Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services
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.