What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities Therapy Aide 6-E8 position at State of Michigan?
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Under the guidance of a professional therapist, the Activity Therapy Aide participates in the planning, implementation, and performance of therapeutic activities in the form of recreational, social, physical, vocational groups, unit or centralized PSR, and special programs, holiday programs, and multi-unit parties. The Activity Therapy Aide will engage patients in groups and individually. This position assures that dignity and respect are central in the provision of services. The Activity Therapy Aide communicates with unit staff, Activity Therapy staff, and treatment team members regarding patient needs and behaviors. The Activity Therapy Aide documents observations according to department procedure and hospital policy and attends department and other mandatory meetings as assigned. This position provides opportunities for increased active treatment for patients diagnosed with mental illness, by providing recreational opportunities to engage patients daily, including weekends and evening programming under the supervision of a certified or licensed clinician.
To be considered for this position you must:
- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Activities Therapy Aide 6
No specific type or amount is required.
Activities Therapy Aide 7
One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.
No specific type or amount is required.
Activities Therapy Aide 7
One year of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 6.
Activities Therapy Aide E8
Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.
Two years of experience equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide, including one year equivalent to an Activities Therapy Aide 7.
Some positions within this job may require possession of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the Secretary of State as required by Public Act 346 of 1988 to operate a designated state vehicle.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/A/ActivitiesTherapyAide.pdf
https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Activities Therapy Aide.pdf
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS.
Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to MDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.
Salary : $21 - $28
