General Activities Therapist 2 ( 240009DC ) Organization : Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility Agency Contact Name and Information: : Rick Watt - rick.watt@dys.ohio.gov Unposting Date : Sep 20, 2024, 11:59:00 PM Work Location : Indian River Juvenile Correctn 2775 Indian River Road Massillon 44646-7975 Primary Location : United States of America-OHIO-Stark County : Compensation: : $20.99 - $24.66 Schedule : Full-time : Classified Indicator: : Classified Union: : OCSEA Primary Job Skill : Therapy/Therapeutical Services Technical Skills: : Juvenile Corrections, Therapy/Therapeutical Services Professional Skills: : Adaptability, Collaboration, Customer Focus : Agency Overview: JOIN OUR TEAM! MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHILE BUILDING A CAREER! We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource. 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 Guiding Principles… + Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource + Treat everyone with respect + Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive + Provide the best support and services for youth and families + Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences + Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve + Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here. (https://dys.ohio.gov/) Job Duties The Opportunity… We are seeking a General Activities Therapist 2 at our Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility. Duties include but are not limited to: + Plans, conducts, implements and monitors general recreational, personal development, structured therapeutic and entertainment activities for youth + Serves as a 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 youth. + Prepares and maintains reports for treatment team regarding individual behavior and progress regarding individual recreational program activities. + Prepares and maintains inventory records of equipment tools and materials. + Prepares weekly activity schedule 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 (https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio) ! 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 (https://das.ohio.gov/employee-relations/benefits-administration/about-my-benefits/retirement-systems) ) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation (https://www.ohio457.org/aboutus) ) *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 Completion of associate degree in recreational area; 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation area (e.g., physical education); 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation. -Or 12 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, Adaptability, Collaboration, Customer Focus Supplemental Information: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check that includes results from BCI & FBI, Public Safety, and State of Ohio Taxation. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. All new candidates hired to the Department of Youth Services must partake in paid, mandatory 4 weeks of training. Week 1 is held at IRJCF, weeks 2 through 4 are held in Orient, Ohio, 10-hour training days, Monday through Thursday. The state of Ohio covers transportation, meals and lodging. DYS is a "qualifying employer" for the 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. Req ID: 240009DC