General activities therapist job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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General activities therapist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in general activities therapist job postings.
Sample general activities therapist requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Activity Therapy or related field
- Licensed to practice as an Activity Therapist
- Proficiency in medical terminology
- A minimum of 5 years experience in Activity Therapy
- Knowledge of applicable safety regulations
Sample required general activities therapist soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and work independently
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
General activities therapist job description example 1
State of Ohio general activities therapist job description
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 serves 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!
This is a reposting... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered.
The Job Opportunity and Duties…
* 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 productions goods
* Performs job and fixture set-up
* Relieves supervisor in his/her absence
Completion of undergraduate core program in recreation area (e.g., physical education); 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
* Or completion of associate degree in recreational area; 24 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.
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 serves 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!
This is a reposting... If you applied previously, you must apply again to be considered.
The Job Opportunity and Duties…
* 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 productions goods
* Performs job and fixture set-up
* Relieves supervisor in his/her absence
Completion of undergraduate core program in recreation area (e.g., physical education); 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.
* Or completion of associate degree in recreational area; 24 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.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024