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Activity Therapist (Upward Mobility Program)-March 2024
Elgin
Mar 28, 2026
About Activity Therapist (Upward Mobility Program)

  This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11604880 Date: Jan 16, 2024

  Location: Elgin, IL, US, 60123

  Job Requisition ID: 34725

  Agency : Department of Human Services

  Opening Date: 01/17/2024

  Closing Date/Time: 01/30/2024

  Salary: Anticipated Salary: \$4,611 - \$6,988 per month (\$55,332 -\$83,856 per year)

  Job Type: Salaried Full Time

  County: Kane

  Number of Vacancies: 2

  Plan/BU: RC062

  Posting Identification Number 10-81-34725

  Position Overview

  The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an Activity Therapistfor the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to performprofessional activity therapy duties involving the therapeutic use ofactivities individually or in group setting for forensic patients.Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), completingactivity therapy assessments, activity therapy interventions, andevaluating patients\' behavior and progress toward a measurableobjective; develops plans and procedures to assist in the treatment andhabilitation of consumers to guide them towards recovery; budgetsactivity therapy funds and orders supplies; works with other staff tomaintain a safe working environment. Ensures that the clinical servicesare appropriate with respect to chronological age, developmental age andsocial maturity of the adult (18-64 yrs.) and geriatric (65+ yrs.)population.

  Job Responsibilities

  Performs professional activity therapy duties involving the therapeuticuse of activities individually or in group setting for forensicpatients.

  Develops plans and procedures to assist in the treatment andhabilitation 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 TherapyDepartment to the Rehabilitation Director.

  Conducts recreational therapy and/or expressive arts programs such asmusic therapy, art therapy, dance therapy, and/or drama therapy thatmeets the needs of the consumers services.

  Participates in departmental activities and meetings to promote andenhanced positive staff interaction, cooperation, and communicationwithin 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 forinternship training and clinical practicum.

  Performs other duties as required or assigned which are normally withinthe 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, leisurestudies or recreation with a specialization in recreational therapy,including successful completion of an approved internship, fieldwork, orpracticum.

  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 offorce occasionally.

  Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personalcomputers.

  Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

  Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited fromrecreational use under Illinois Law.

  The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related toany of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: Various shifts. See below:

  8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday - FTP K UNIT

  12:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday-Friday; 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday - FTP L UNIT

  Work Location: 750 S State St Elgin, IL 60123-7612

  Division of Mental Health

  Elgin Mental Health Center

  FTP-Medical Department

  Job Family: ocial Services

  About the Agency:

  The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need acrossIllinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services,supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who weserve. 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 benefitpackage that includes the following:

  A Pension Program

  Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental andVision 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 ofemployment)

  * 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 LoanForgiveness Program eligibility

  5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

  Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

  For more informati

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