Activity Therapist (Upward Mobility Program)

Date:  Jan 16, 2024
Location:  Elgin, IL, US, 60123
Job Requisition ID:  34725
Agency :  Department of Human Services

Opening Date:  01/17/2024
Closing Date/Time: 01/30/2024
Salary:   Anticipated Salary: $4,611 - $6,988 per month ($55,332 - $83,856 per year)
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time
County:   Kane
Number of Vacancies:   2
Plan/BU:   RC062

Posting Identification Number 10-81-34725

Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to perform professional activity therapy duties involving the therapeutic use of activities individually or in group setting for forensic patients. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), completing activity therapy assessments, activity therapy interventions, and evaluating patients' behavior and progress toward a measurable objective; develops plans and procedures to assist in the treatment and habilitation of consumers to guide them towards recovery; budgets activity therapy funds and orders supplies; works with other staff to maintain a safe working environment. Ensures that the clinical services are appropriate with respect to chronological age, developmental age and social maturity of the adult (18-64 yrs.) and geriatric (65+ yrs.) population.
Job Responsibilities
Performs professional activity therapy duties involving the therapeutic use of activities individually or in group setting for forensic patients.
Develops plans and procedures to assist in the treatment and habilitation of consumers to guide them towards recovery.
Functions as member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDT).
Relates the philosophy, scope and needs of the Activity Therapy Department to the Rehabilitation Director.
Conducts recreational therapy and/or expressive arts programs such as music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and/or drama therapy that meets the needs of the consumers services.
Participates in departmental activities and meetings to promote and enhanced positive staff interaction, cooperation, and communication within the discipline.
Budgets activity therapy funds and orders supplies, Requests, procures, and maintains supplies to implement Activity Therapy programming.
Provides professional direction and counseling to students for internship training and clinical practicum.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are normally within the scope of those 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 walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
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:  Various shifts. See below:

8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday - FTP K UNIT

12:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday-Friday; 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday - FTP L UNIT
Work Location: 750 S State St Elgin, IL 60123-7612

Division of Mental Health

Elgin Mental Health Center

FTP-Medical Department

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

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program.  General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway

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