General Activities Therapist 2- 20023919

THIS IS A REPOSTING. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED.What You’ll DoPlans, 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 inmatesServes as member of interdisciplinary team and analyzes, assesses, evaluates, defines and recommends group and/or individual treatment goals and activitiesObserves participants during activitiesServes in instructional capacity for inmatesPrepares 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 goodsPerforms job and fixture set-upRelieves supervisor in his/her absencePerforms other duties as assigned30 mos. exp. with coaching, personal training, &/or fitness instruction or 30 mos. exp. providing work direction to incarcerated persons & training &/or development.Or completion of associate degree in recreation; 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.Or completion of undergraduate core program in recreation; 6 mos. exp. in activity therapy or recreation.Or 6 mos. exp. as General Activities Therapist 1, 44211.Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.Job Skills: Therapy/Therapeutical Services, Parks and Recreation, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, and Teamwork.OrganizationRehabilitation & Correction - Chillicothe Correctional InstitutionAgency Contact Name and InformationPersonnel Director - DRC.CCIRecruit@drc.ohio.govUnposting DateMay 23, 2026, 11:59:00 PMWork LocationChillicothe Correctional InstPrimary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Ross County-ChillicotheCompensation$21.93ScheduleFull-timeClassified IndicatorClassifiedUnionOCSEATechnical SkillsParks and Recreation, Therapy/Therapeutical ServicesProfessional SkillsOrganizing and Planning, Problem Solving, TeamworkAgency OverviewWho 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.govAre 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!