Activity Therapist I

Introduction

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Summary Statement

The AT1 job responsibilities include facilitating therapeutic groups weekly, conducting individual session as directed, interview and complete client centered assessments, develop treatment plan interventions geared towards a client’s successful discharge, attend interdepartmental treatment team meetings, discussing a client’s discharge criteria, attend monthly departmental meeting, attend weekly supervision and group supervision as specified, develop group protocols, participate in community reintegration activities, provides coverage due to the absence of regularly assigned staff.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Plans and conducts a therapeutic program of individual, group, social or recreational activities such as games, dances, movies and field trips.
• Conducts small group and individualized activities for individuals unable to participate in large groups.
• Conducts activity assessments to determine the needs, interests, capabilities and deficiencies of each individual as they relate to participation in activities and community re-entry.
• Assists in the orientation and training of non-professional staff who conduct therapeutic activities; assists staff in developing skills in working with individuals.
• Charts an individual's attendance in groups, response to activities and other pertinent observations.
• Provides coverage for planning activities in absence of regularly assigned staff.
• Maintains records and prepares reports.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Activity Therapist I Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :

Conditions of Hire

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Criminal background check :  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.  .

DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Benefits

Salary : $38,749