ACTIVITY THERAPIST (UPWARD MOBILITY)
Elgin, IL, US, 60123-7612
Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 08/05/2022
Closing Date/Time: 08/18/2022
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,326 - $6,556 per month
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for any degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses is recommended and should be uploaded to the Additional Documents section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) 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 10-81-17434
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 ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law
- Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Work Hours: Various shifts, see below
(1 vacancy) 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday Dix/Jenks
(1 vacancy) Sun 8am-4pm, Mon-Thr 12pm-8pm OR Tues-Fri 12pm-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm Dix/Jenks
Work Location: 750 S State St Elgin, IL 60123-7612
Division of Mental Health
Elgin Mental Health Center
FTP-Medical Department
Agency Contact: Amber.Frazee2@Illinois.gov
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)
- 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
- Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- 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.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
Qualifying state employees in the Upward Mobility Program should follow the Upward Mobility Policy Guidelines when applying for this title
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com