• Activity Therapist Spv/Coordinator - Milledgeville

    State of Georgia (Baldwin, GA)


    Activity Therapist Spv/Coordinator - Milledgeville

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    Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Department of - DBHDD

     

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    Shift: 8am-5pm

    Job Summary:

    Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff. Plans, directs or coordinates therapeutic recreation programs. Activities include sports, gardening, dramatics, music, social activities, and arts and crafts. Conducts assessment of a clients condition and recommends appropriate recreational activity.

    Job Duties:

    + Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.

    + Conducts therapy sessions to improve clients' mental and physical well-being.

    + Confers with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.

    + Develops treatment plan to meet needs of client, based on needs assessment, client interests and objectives of therapy.

    + Encourages clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting life skills and leisure activities, such as sports, games, music, arts and crafts, and gardening.

    + Instructs client in activities and techniques, such as sports, gardening, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.

    + Observes, analyzes, and records clients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed.

    + Obtains information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the clients themselves to assess clients' capabilities, needs and interests.

    + Plans, organizes, directs and participates in treatment programs and activities to facilitate clients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems.

    + Prepares and submits reports and charts to treatment team to reflect clients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.

     

    Benefits visit: www.teamgeorgia.gov/careers

     

    *Additional Information - Selected applicant must meet the following standards:

    1. Must pass a pre-employment background check (which includes criminal records check, driver's history, and verification of work history) and a post-hire federal background investigation.

    2. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.

    3. Eligible to work in the U.S.

    4. Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

     

    High School and College Degrees Must Be From an Accredited Institution

     

    Bachelor's degree in a therapeutic recreation or related therapeutic discipline from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of job-related experience, which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Activity Therapist 3 (HCP062) or position equivalent. Note: Some positions may require registration in the area of assignment.

     

    Additional Information

     

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    + Requisition ID: HEA0AHP

    + Number of Openings: 1

    + Advertised Salary: $57,283.20

    + Shift: Day Job