Activity Therapist Coordinator

*Agency*: Department of Human Services *Location:* Waukegan, IL, US, 60085 *Opening Date: *11/21/2023 *Closing Date:* 12/06/2023 *Posting ID:* 10-70-33128 *Salary: * Anticipated Salary: $4,928 - $7,243 per month.
($59,136 - $86,916 per year) *Job Type: *Salaried Full Time *County: *Lake *Number of Vacancies: *1 *\*\*\*MUST APPLY ONLINE \*\*\** This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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*Posting Identification Number 10-70-33128* *Position Overview* The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist Coordinator for the Kiley Developmental Center located in Waukegan, Illinois to coordinate therapeutic activity programs designed to meet the developmental needs of the Center’s individuals.
Serves as designated lead worker.
Makes detailed analysis and evaluation of individuals’ needs and their responses to treatment.
Provides individual and group activity therapy programs.
Conducts activity therapy training programs for employees, volunteers and other agencies.
Attends and actively participates in training.
Determines the equipment and supplies needs of the Activity Therapy program and requisitions such.
*Job Responsibilities* 1.
Coordinates therapeutic activity programs designed to meet the developmental needs of the Center’s individuals.
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As a skilled member of the treatment team, makes detailed analysis and evaluation of individuals’ needs and their responses to treatment.
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Provides individual and group activity therapy programs.
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Serves as designated lead worker.
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Conducts activity therapy training programs for employees, volunteers and other agencies.
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Attends and actively participates in training.
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Determines the equipment and supplies needs of the Activity Therapy program and requisitions such.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
*Minimum Qualifications* 1.
Requires a bachelor’s degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy and drama therapy, leisure studies or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy, including successful completion of approved internship, fieldwork or practicum, supplemented by two (2) years of professional experience as an Activity Therapist OR requires a master’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 and one (1) year of professional experience as an Activity Therapist.
*Conditions of Employment* 1.
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
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Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
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Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
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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: *11:30am - 8:00pm, Monday - Friday, working two weekends per month.
*Work Location: *1401 W Dugdale Rd Waukegan, IL 60085-6263 Division of Developmental Disabilities Kiley Developmental Center Active Treatment *Agency Contact:* DHS.
HiringUnit@Illinois.
gov *Job Family: *Social Services *About the Agency:* The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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) * 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity 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.
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aspx *The main form of communication will be through email.
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com Job Type: Full-time Pay: $4,928.
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00 per month Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): * Do you possess a bachelor’s degree with a major in therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and drama therapy, leisure studies or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy, including successful completion of approved internship, fieldwork or practicum, supplemented by two (2) years of professional experience as an Activity Therapist OR requires a master’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 and one (1) year of professional experience as an Activity Therapist? Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Work Location: In person