ACTIVITY THERAPY ASSOCIATE II

ASTD8

MDH/Kent County Health Department, Medical Adult Daycare Program, Chestertown, Maryland

This position will implement activity therapy programs and client assessments for elderly, physically, and/or mentally disabled adults in the Kent County Health Department (KCHD)'s Medical Adult Daycare Program (MADC). This position will conduct prescribed therapeutic activities in art, crafts, music, games, recreation, and social events for the adults previously mentioned, as supervised by the MADC Director, in adherence with Maryland Department of Health (MDH) guidelines.

Education: Completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, with at least 15 credit hours in health services, human services, education, or the behavioral sciences.

Experience: One year of experience assisting in the implementation of activity therapy programs under the supervision of a healthcare professional, including assisting in patient/client assessments for mentally ill patients; or, aged or physically ill patients; or, physically disabled patients; or, developmentally disabled clients.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute two additional years of experience assisting in the implementation of prescribed activity therapy programs under the supervision of a healthcare professional, including assisting in patient/client assessments for mentally ill, aged, physically ill, or physically disabled patients, or developmentally disabled clients, for the required education.

2. Applicants may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in Art Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, or Therapeutic Recreation for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Non-Commissioned Officer in Therapy classifications or Therapy specialty codes in the Therapeutic Recreation field of work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required education. 

The desired candidate should have professional experience providing assistance for elderly, physically, and/or mentally disabled adults. He/she should also have experience conducting therapeutic activities and/or assessments for clients.

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Employees in some positions in this classification may be required to operate vehicles which require a Class "C" motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training.

4. Employees in this classification at facilities with a swimming pool may be required to obtain Red Cross instruction and certification in Life Saving and Water Safety, prior to permanent appointment.

Employees in this classification are subject to call-in and, therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to, 410-333-5689. Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.