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Agency: Department of Human Service

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62703

Opening Date: 11/04/2024

Closing Date: 11/19/2024

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $4,952 - $7,268 per month ($59,424 - $87,216 per year)

County: Sangamon

Number of Vacancies: 1

 

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number: 42657

 

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Activity Therapist for the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center located in Springfield, Illinois to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate a comprehensive activity therapy program in the Central Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program and on residential units. Participates as a skilled member of the treatment team. Prepares records and reports. Works closely with shift leaders, Mental Health Technicians and professional disciplines. Maintains ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of the Activity Therapy Programs. Attends weekly Psycho-Social Rehabilitation meeting.

 

Essential Functions

• Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates a diversified, comprehensive activity therapy program in the Central Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Program and on residential units which allows maximum involvement, achievement and self-improvement for each patient.
• Serves as back up and/or assists the Vocational Instructor to ensure vocational programs are conducted in a fluid and consistent manner.
• Participates as a skilled member of the treatment team, makes detailed analysis and evaluation of patients’ needs and their responses to treatment.
• Prepares records and reports for patient’s medical record to include assessments and progress notes.
• Works closely with shift leaders, Mental Health Technicians and professional disciplines to achieve effective interests, cooperation and staff participation in the Activity Therapy Program.
• Through established procedures, requests money from the Patient Activity Fund.
• Maintains ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of the Activity Therapy Programs ensuring that patient needs are being met and recommends changes or improvements when indicated.
• Attends weekly Psycho-Social Rehabilitation meeting to discuss patient and program evaluation.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch

Psycho-Rehabilitation
Work Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703-5125

Division of Mental Health

Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center

Activity Therapy – Civil

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: 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)
  • 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