Job
Description: Activity Therapist
SUMMARY OF
RESPONSIBILITIES*
The CP Activity Therapist is responsible for the provision of
individual and group skill development services to the students. In addition to skill development and
instruction, duties include: crisis intervention, advocacy, assessment,
interdisciplinary teamwork, and community liaison. Under the supervision of the Community Programs Coordinator,
activity therapists are responsible for implementing appropriate treatment
strategies and for timely and satisfactory documentation. The activity therapist adheres to standards
and regulations as set forth by the agency, JCAHO, DFYS licensing, DMHDD, and
Medicaid. The activity therapist is
expected to abide by all safety rules and regulations of the agency. The responsibilities of the activity
therapist are carried out according to ACS policies, the ACS mission, and the
ACS philosophy of care. Assumes
additional duties as assigned.
* All positions at Alaska Children=s
Services may have responsibilities altered during the course of employment due
to agency imperatives.
SUPERVISION
AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES
The Community Program=s Activity
Therapists are directly supervised by the Community Programs Coordinator
(CPC). Scheduling of individual/group
skill development sessions, job performance evaluations, student consultations,
and all other aspects of the job are coordinated and supervised by the CPC.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The CP
Activity Therapist must have demonstrated the ability to relate to
children/adolescents with emotional and behavioral problems and their families
in a variety of community settings.
S/he must also demonstrate the following abilities: ability to engage in
vigorous physical and recreational activities; communicate effectively in
English, both orally and in writing; knowledge of community resources for
children and adolescents; work a flexible schedule; function on an
interdisciplinary treatment team and independently handle crisis situations in
the community using sound judgement,
intervention skills, and appropriate use of supervisory guidance. A valid Alaska driver=s license and use an
of adequately insured vehicle is required.
The CP Activity Therapist must also be able to demonstrate an
understanding and sensitivity to serving a culturally diverse and/or special
needs population.
Education and experience: The CP
Activity Therapist must have a minimum of
two years college education in a related field (psychology, counseling,
or social work) or two years direct care human services job experience working
with emotionally disturbed children/adolescents, or any combination of both
equaling two years. S/he must be at
least twenty one years of age. A High
School Diploma or equivalent is required.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
The CP Activity Therapist must be
able to drive and transport self and student(s) in their own vehicle or in an
agency van within the Anchorage Municipality.
The ability to physically manage students ages three to eighteen years,
according to ACS and CP Behavior Management policies and procedures; move quickly
throughout home and community recreation settings in order to monitor/supervise
student activities is required. The CP
Activity Therapist must be able to: legibly produce reports regarding students;
supervise and assist students in home and community settings; actively
participate in the cleaning and general upkeep of agency property; and be able to teach, supervise and participate
in recreational and leisure time activities.