Recreational Therapist

Job Summary:

The State of Kansas is seeking a highly skilled Activity Specialist I to join our team at the Norton correctional Facility. As an Activity Specialist I, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and carrying out habilitation, rehabilitation, or socialization activities with offenders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and carry out habilitative or rehabilitative, educational, vocational, athletic, religious, or social activities utilizing modalities such as recreation, sports/athletics, or expressive arts (art, music, dance).
• Conduct and interpret activity assessments to determine needs, assets, capabilities, and interests.
• Evaluate and document participant acceptance and progress in activities.
• Develop and implement activities designed to facilitate positive behavioral changes and social skills, and to assist individuals in developing acceptable means to conflict resolution.
• Monitor and maintain activity supplies and equipment.
• Assist in budget planning.

Requirements:

• Four years of experience in recreation, athletics, music, or art.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
• Valid Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of music, art, athletic or recreational activities.
• Ability to direct and instruct groups and individuals participating in structured activities.
• Ability to observe, recall and document behavior, surroundings and events.
• Ability to recognize and report behaviors in individuals that impede program progress or threaten security.
• Ability to supervise and control adult offenders individually and in groups.
• Ability to communicate information concisely and accurately in verbal or written form.