Activity Therapy Specialist

Job Description – Activity Therapy Specialist 1 (260004SX)

Ohio Department of Veterans Services – Veteran Services, Sandusky

Veteran Services – Sandusky, Columbus Avenue 3416, 44870

Pay: $22.59 per hour. Full‑time.

Hours:

0800‑1630. Union: OCSEA.

• Organize, plan and conduct empowerment activities to promote high self‑esteem and self‑respect (crafts, wood shop, sing‑a‑longs, cooking, gardening); maintain activities promoting physical, cognitive and social health.
• Monitor residents during individual and group activities.
• Assist supervisor in establishing goals and objectives for the department.
• Develop and evaluate activity portion of the Plan of Care, including initial assessments, updates, MDS, and discharge summaries.
• Plan and conduct outings, social events and special programs.
• Escort and transport residents during shopping trips, outings and off‑ground activities.
• Plan monthly calendar of events and activities.
• Orchestrate, train and supervise volunteers in the activity area.
• Prepare and maintain documentation such as reports on resident activities and attendance records.

• Associate degree in recreation or a related specialty (music, art, drama) with 12 months of activity therapy experience; valid driver’s license.
• Alternatively, completion of an undergraduate core program in recreation or a related specialty; valid driver’s license.
• Alternatively, equivalent to the minimum qualifications listed above.
• Must have certification in animal‑assisted therapy if animals will be used.

• Starting hourly pay $22.59 with scheduled increases over years of service following your fifth year.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually.
• Medical coverage beginning the month after start date.
• Free dental and vision after one year.
• Generous benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave.
• Retirement, deferred compensation and credit union benefits available.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of ADA Services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or military status in employment or the provision of services.

The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace that prohibits the use of marijuana. Additional restrictions may apply.