Recreation Therapist Senior: Deerfield Correctional Center #00733

Title: Recreation Therapist Senior: Deerfield Correctional Center #00733 State Role Title: Therapist II Hiring Range: $41,656 - $64,983 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: Deerfield Correctional Center Agency Website: www.
vadoc.
virginia.
gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Contributes to the agency’s public safety mission by developing, planning and directing the institution’s recreation program including interaction with the Medical Department and the Treatment Team to provide therapeutic leisure time activities, any physical therapy assistance to the assisted living inmate population, as well as general population inmates with specified targeted needs.
Manages facilities and equipment use.
Ensures equipment is available and working, schedules recreation activities, and assigns and reviews work of inmate crews.
Supervises inmates during recreation periods Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.
Skilled in planning, implementing, coordinating recreational activities.
Demonstrated ability to adapt recreation programs to meet the therapeutic needs of an ever changing population which includes geriatric and handicapped inmates.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing with inmates and staff.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Additional Considerations Advance knowledge and skills in Therapeutic Recreation, Physical Education or related field.
A combination of training and experience.
Direct experience working as a Recreation Supervisor or Recreational Therapist and/or planning group and individual recreation programs.
Experience in a Correctional or Law Enforcement environment.
Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully.
Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following: Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation.
Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen.
Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System.
All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position.
Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted.
The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free.
Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.
30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 434-658-4368 Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer