Activity Therapy Administrator

Job Description - Activity Therapy Administrator (260003DR) Activity Therapy Administrator (260003DR)

Organization:

 Youth Services - Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility

Agency Contact Name and Information:

 Patti Russell; patricia.russell@dys.ohio.gov

Unposting Date:

 May 10, 2026, 9:59:00 PM

Work Location:

 Indian River Juvenile Correctn 2775 Indian River Road Massillon 44646-7975

Primary Location:

 

United States of America-OHIO-Stark County Compensation:

 $29.34 - $36.65/hrly

Schedule:

 Full-time

Work Hours:

 Monday - Friday

Classified Indicator:

 Classified

Union:

 Exempt from

Union Primary Job Skill:

 Therapy/Therapeutical Services

Technical Skills:

 Communications, Corrections, Management

Professional Skills:

 Adaptability, Coaching, Collaboration, Critical Thinking Agency Overview

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are transforming and saving lives at DYS! A safer

Ohio:

one youth, one family and one community at a time. About Us… The Ohio Department of Youth Services strives to save and transform the lives of youth throughout the state of Ohio. Our employees work together to support youth and empower families and communities. In addition to our three juvenile corrections facilities, we support more than 600 community programs reaching more than 90,000 youth across the state. Our Guiding Principles… Demonstrate staff are our greatest resource Treat everyone with respect Cultivate a trauma responsive environment for staff and youth to thrive Provide the best support and services for youth and families Advance our culture of inclusion through understanding and appreciating staff and youth differences Commit to and encourage collaboration and continuous improvement to produce better outcomes for those we serve Celebrate collective successes and support one another through opportunities to improve To learn more about DYS, please visit our website by clicking here. Job Duties DYS is seeking a Activity Therapy Administrator at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility, located in Massillon, Ohio. The ideal candidate will be a leader with excellent communication skills and a passion to habilitate youth. Duties include, but are not limited to: Manage, plan, organize, control and evaluate the operations of the Recreation Department. Direct and evaluate activity therapy programs for youth. Monitors implementation of activity therapy policies and procedures to assure safety and security of recreational programs. Ensures that all youth receive recreational offerings in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) guidelines. Prepares Recreation Department schedule of events. Establishes department goals and supervise staff. Provides orientation and work direction, evaluates staff performance, schedules work. Serves as Community Services Site Coordinator by establishing new community service projects. Prepares annual budget for department and monitors expenditures. Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees•. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website!

Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) •Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications Completion of undergraduate core program in recreation (e.g., physical education) or specialty area (e.g., art, music, drama, dance); 24 mos. exp. in activity therapy; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques. -Or completion of graduate core program in recreation (e.g., physical education) or specialty area (e.g., art, music, dance, theater); 12 mos. exp. in activity therapy; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques. -Or 12 mos. exp. as Activity Therapy Supervisor, 44216. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Therapy/Therapeutical Services