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Activities Specialist 2

Salary

$56,700.80 - $86,340.80 Annually

Location

Mount Pleasant - 52641 - Henry County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-03094

Agency

246 Corrections - Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility

Opening Date

05/12/2025

Closing Date

5/26/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

The mission of the Iowa Department of Corrections (DOC) is “Creating opportunities for safer communities, and our Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility (MPCF) mission is, “Helping people become their best,” and we need talented and passionate people to fulfill our mission! We are looking to grow our MPCF team with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for making those missions a reality every single day.

The Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility is a minimum custody, male facility that houses approximately 1100 incarcerated individuals. Our goal is to offer treatment, recreation, education, and work opportunities in a secure environment in order to prepare Incarcerated Individuals for their entry back into the neighborhoods of Iowa.

Activities Specialist 2

We are excited to share this opportunity at MPCF and are looking for someone who is security minded, excels in communication skills, both verbal and written and who is energetic and ethical.

This candidate needs to have initiative and intuition, and be able to use those skills with autonomy when making decisions.

The Mount Pleasant Correctional Facilities Activities Specialist 2 is responsible for organizing and supervising activities for our incarcerated individuals 7 days per week, which does include evenings and some weekends.

They will oversee activities and programs for various areas within the institution, including 2 yards, a gym, a library, a recreation hall and our minimum-live out facility.

Our Activity Department has a great impact on the safety of both incarcerated individuals and staff by providing activities to engage incarcerated individuals in productive and pro-social endeavors.

It is very important that we provide these activities, not only to keep our facility safe, but to teach incarcerated individuals prosocial leisure skills for when they return to our communities.

MPCF is seeking candidates who have the ability, motivation, creativity and initiative to work independently and as a team.

Experience in creating, implementing, and leading new leisure, hobby and recreational programs.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Hours of Work:

12:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.

Will include weekend hours. 40 hours per week.

What we offer the selected candidate:

Enjoyable, collaborative and respectful team environment

Opportunities for professional development and personal growth

Excellent pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible

spending and life insurance

Biweekly vacation accrual and separate sick leave

Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package

Optional 401A plan with employer contributions

Employee discount programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular,

fitness, recreation, to name a few)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation, or other closely related fields and experience equal to two years of full-time professional work in an activities program;

OR

an equivalent combination of graduate education in one of the above fields and professional qualifying experience substituting a maximum of thirty semester hours for one year of the required experience;

OR

qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education in any equivalent combination on the basis of one year of experience for each thirty-semester hours (or equivalent) of education to a maximum of four years;

OR

employees withcurrentcontinuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to eighteen months of full-time work as an Activities Specialist 1.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/ActivitiesSpecialist2-02111-82111.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and endorsements.

Why Choose the State of Iowa?

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Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:

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Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

Join Us - Elevate Your Career:

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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?

Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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+ No

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

+ No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

+ Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with major course work in the art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation or other closely related field AND have two years of full time professional work in an activities program

+ I have not graduated from an accredited college or university with major course work in the art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation or other closely related field

+ I have graduated from an accredited college or university with major course work in the art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation or other closely related field but I do not have two years of full time professional work in an activities program

+ I have graduated from an accredited college or university with major course work in the art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation or other closely related field and have two years of full time professional work in an activities program

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Do you have qualifying experience (professional level work in an activities program) to substitute one year for each thirty semester hours of education to a maximum of four years

+ I do not have the required amount of professional level experience to substitute for the required education

+ I have enough of the required amount of professional level experience to substitute for the required education

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Do you have an equivalent combination of graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in in art, the behavioral/social sciences, industrial therapy, music, occupational therapy, physical education, recreation, rehabilitation, therapeutic recreation, or other closely related fields and professional qualifying experience in an activities program substituting a maximum of thirty semester hours for one year of the required experience

+ I do not have an equivalent combination of the required education/experience

+ I have an equivalent combination of the required education/experience

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Are you a current executive branch state employee with 18 months full time continuous experience as an Activities Specialist I?

+ I am not a state employee

+ I am a state employee but do not have 18 months of continuous full time work experience as an Activities Specialist I

+ I am a state employee with 18 months of continuous full time work as an Activities Specialist I

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

246 Corrections - Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility

Address

1200 E Washington St

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, 52641

Website

https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/iowa-doc-districts-and-facilities/mpcf

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