Activity Therapist

Location:  Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652

Job Requisition ID:  42096

​Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: ACTIVITY THERAPIST - 00157

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Opening Date: 12/18/2024

Closing Date/Time: 01/02/2025

Salary: Anticipated Salary $4,952-$6,952/month ($59,424-$83,424/year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Union

Work Hours: Tues-Sat, 12pm-8:30pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: Anna - 1000 N Main St

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center

Rehab Services - Activity Therapy

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located in Anna, Illinois to develop and implement direct therapy and therapeutic activity programs for individuals. Serves as a member of the treatment team.  Formulates treatment plans, writes program notes, makes detailed analysis and evaluation of assigned individual needs and their responses to treatment and formulates realistic discharge plans. Plans, organizes and directs activities according to individual treatment plans. Completes activity therapy assessments and compiles evaluation data for the development of habilitation plans; evaluates complex behaviors and reactions relative to individuals served reaction with activities and leisure time; establishes and coordinates types and schedules of activity programs.

Essential Functions

Develops and implements direct therapy and therapeutic activity programs for individuals served at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center.
Serves as a member of the treatment team.
Completes assessments on assigned cases, implementing therapeutic modalities and documenting such as determined by center and departmental policies and procedures.
Orders and stocks supplies and equipment for various activities. .
Monitors and maintains adequate resources and verifies a safe environment for individuals served and staff.
Assists in providing in-service training for both activity and non-activity staff.
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 the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the 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 in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

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 & part-time 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)
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
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