Activity Therapist (Upward Mobility)
Date: Oct 18, 2023
Location: Dixon, IL, US, 61021-1258
Job Requisition ID: 32141
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 11/13/2023
Closing Date/Time: 11/28/2023
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,499-$6,522 per month. ($53,988-$78,264 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062
Posting Identification Number 10-73-32141
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to provide therapeutically activity programs and conducts direct therapy for individuals served on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift. Completes activity therapy assessments and evaluative data for the development of habilitation plans. Evaluates behaviors and reactions relative to patient’s reaction with activities and leisure time. Establishes and coordinates, types and schedules of activity programs. As a member of the treatment team, participates in the formulating of treatment plans and writes programs notes. Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment. Participates in formal on-the-job training opportunities.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides therapeutically activity programs and conducts direct therapy for individuals served at the Mabley Developmental Center on an assigned unit, on an assigned shift.
- As a member of the treatment team, participates in the formulating of treatment plans.
- Evaluates behaviors and reactions relative to individual’s reaction with activities and leisure time.
- Maintains awareness of supplies and equipment for various activities.
- Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment for individuals and staff.
- Participates in formal on-the-job training opportunities to develop greater skills regarding therapeutic techniques.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, drama therapy, leisure studies or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy, including successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork or practicum.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
- Requires the ability to travel.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Sunday - Thursday; with 1 early and 1 late day per week
Activity Therapy
Work Location: 1120 Washington Ave Dixon, IL 61021-1258
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Mabley Developmental Center
Activity Therapy
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- A Pension Program
- Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Must apply online.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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