General Activities Therapist

Job Description
- General Activities Therapist  (260002AM)

Rehabilitation & Correction
- Trumbull Correctional Institution

Renee Hughley  / DRC.TCIRecruito.gov

Apr 7, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Trumbull Correctional Inst 5701 Burnett Road Leavittsburg 44430

United States of America-OHIO-Trumbull County-Leavittsburg

$21.93

Full-time

OCSEA

Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Parks and Recreation, Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Teamwork

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serve as role models for pro‑social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Position:
General Activities Therapist 2

• Plans, conducts, implements and monitors general recreation, personal development, structured therapeutic and entertainment activities for inmates (e.g., softball, basketball, volleyball, ping‑pong, arts and crafts, woodworking, swimming, exercises).
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team and analyzes, assesses, evaluates, defines and recommends group and/or individual treatment goals and activities.
• Observes participants during activities.
• Serves in an instructional capacity for inmates.
• Prepares and maintains work‑related documentation such as reports for the treatment team regarding individual behavior and progress, documents regarding implementation of individual recreational program activities, statistical records needed in evaluation of programs, supply and equipment requisitions, production records, inventory records of equipment, tools and materials, and the weekly activity schedule.
• Performs security functions as required (e.g., man‑down, shakedown, inmate movement).
• Participates and attends meetings, conferences and/or training sessions and performs various work‑related tasks such as maintaining clean, safe and functioning work areas.
• Is responsible for storage, issuance and maintenance of supplies; picks up and delivers production goods.
• Performs job and fixture set‑up.
• Relieves supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum of 30 months experience with coaching, personal training, and/or fitness instruction OR 30 months experience providing work direction to incarcerated persons and training/development.

OR completion of an associate degree in recreation with 12 months experience in activity therapy or recreation.

OR completion of an undergraduate core program in recreation with 6 months experience in activity therapy or recreation.

OR 6 months experience as General Activities Therapist 1 (position number 44211).

OR equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Therapy/Th…